The new government of Germany wants to punish Hungary for violation of democratic norms – Politico

According to the project, the conservatives of the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz and their probable left-centric coalition partner Social Democratic Party have agreed to demand from the block to suspend funding and suspend the right of voice to countries that violate key principles such as the rule of law.

Although Hungary was not mentioned, the draft agreement clearly applies to the worst violator of the EU, who has been accused of violating democratic norms for years, limiting the freedom of the press and independence of judges, journalists say.

“Existing protective instruments, from the consideration of cases of EU funds to suspension of membership rights, such as the right of vote in the EU Council, should be used much more consistent than before,” – wrote participants of negotiations from the Conservative Bloc of Merrt and SPD in the draft EU Coalition Agreement.

On March 18, it was reported that a survey will be conducted in Hungary on supporting Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, initiated by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Voting is planned to be completed by the beginning of the summer.

Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the only country that impedes Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is Hungary.