Poland denounces broadening of skills ” of the European Union ” very disturbing and dangerous “. Hungary speaks of a ” abuse of power after the rejection of the complaints filed by the two countries before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The decision effectively validates the mechanism linking the disbursement of EU funds to respect for the rule of law. In Hungary, the issue should be a central theme in the campaign for the general elections.
The Court of Justice of the European Union rejected on Wednesday February 16 the appeals brought by Hungary and Poland, which challenged a new system of sanctions linking the payment of European funds and respect for the rule of law.
In Hungary, the issue is expected to be a central theme in the campaign for the general elections, which will take place on April 3. And benefit Prime Minister Viktor Orban. ” This decision will in any case be used by the current authorities and Mr. Orban, to present himself as a martyr of the European Union. The opponents of Mr. Orban will, of course, highlight the fact that the behavior of Mr. Orbanin domestic politics and in institutional terms, harms the position of Hungary”, explains Paul Gradvohl, professor of contemporary history at the University of Paris I in charge of Central Europe, at the microphone of Nicholas Feldmanfrom the RFI international service.
Fueling Viktor Orban’s Game
What impact can these decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) have? ” Sir Orban can very well use the pressure that is exerted on him to his advantage”continues Paul Gradvohl.
For the professor of contemporary history at the University of Paris I, the Hungarian government lights fires. The response of the Hungarian government “ based on gender, family, queer issues is just one way to fuel the game of sir Orban for the elections. Parallel to the legislative elections, there is a referendum fabricated from scratch by the ruling party [le Fidesz, NDLR] on gender issues. Sir Orbanfor now, has nothing to fear from this decision, before the elections. »
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