In a widely accepted report (433 votes in favour, 123 against and 28 abstentions), the European Parliament expressed “deep regret that the lack of decisive action on the part of the Union has contributed to the erosion of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Europe”, Hungary and described the country as a “hybrid system of electoral tyranny”.

“Things have changed dramatically in Hungary in recent years,” French MP Gwendoline Delbo-Courfield said during a debate in parliament, noting that “the independence of the judiciary does not exist in Hungary, as is the case with Poland.” “We know that the family of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban receives European money,” she said.

With regard to Representative Fabian Keeler (European Renewal), she stressed that “if today Hungary were a candidate for membership in the European Union, it would not be possible, because it no longer meets the membership criteria, and this is sad.” conclusion of the report.

Hungary has been ruled since 2010 by the ultra-conservative and nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, 59, who claims to practice “illiberal democracy” and has a cooperative relationship with Russia.