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ČRo Plus | Petition of MEPs calls for Hungary to lose its voting rights in the EU Council

120 MEPs signed a petition demanding that Hungary loses its voting rights. They argue that the EU's decision-making capacity is nearly blocked because of Hungary's approach. One of the main friction points is financial aid to Ukraine. Žiga Faktor, director of our Brussels office and deputy director, commented on the issue for ČRo Plus.

In the Media

15. January 2024

Listen to the whole commentary in Czech here (from 14:20).

Žiga Faktor

Deputy Director & Head of Brussels Office

ČRo Plus | Petition of MEPs calls for Hungary to lose its voting rights in the EU Council

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