2024-09-18 23:55:08
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EU Withholds Funds from Hungary Over Asylum Fine

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The European Union will withhold €200 million from Hungary due to Budapest’s failure to pay a fine imposed by the European Court of Justice. This fine was a consequence of Hungary's violation of a 2020 ruling on asylum procedures, including the failure to provide special protections for children and other vulnerable individuals.

To enforce the penalty, the EU plans to deduct the amount from upcoming payments to Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has adopted a stringent stance on migration, often resulting in clashes with the EU over various issues, including the rule of law and the Ukraine conflict.

Hungary's nationalist leadership has expressed discontent and may pursue legal action to compel the EU to share in border protection costs. The European Commission has previously frozen billions in funds to Hungary due to non-compliance with EU standards and values.

This ongoing tension underscores the broader friction between Hungary and EU authorities over asylum policies and governance norms.

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