Hungary
The Hungarian government fails to respect the rule of law and human rights. Civil society organizations face legislative restrictions, while rights defenders and independent journalists are smeared by pro-government media. Academic freedom has been curbed and a top university forced out of the country. Government officials continue to engage in anti-migrant and xenophobic rhetoric including through publicly funded campaigns. Asylum seekers are detained and denied food in border camps despite several European court rulings ordering Hungarian authorities to resume food distribution. They face violence during police operations to force them back to the border, and limitations on meaningful access to asylum.
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Europe/Central AsiaOn November 16, two EU member states blocked the adoption of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) and the COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) in an attempt to prevent the adoption of conditionalities for the protection of the EU budget from breaches of the principles of the rule of law. This move has created a grave political crisis for the European Union.NGO Letter to Chancellor Merkel
December 4, 2020
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Hungary: Health Care Failures Endanger Lives
Ensure Access to Adequate, Quality Health Care, Provide Sufficient Resources
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Hungary: Locked Up for Seeking Asylum
Long Detention, Poor Conditions, Little Help for Vulnerable People
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Hungary’s Family Minister Undermines Equality for Women
Government Should Act to Redress Domestic Violence and Pay Gaps
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EU Favors Autocrats over Values
Rule of Law Conditionality Preserved, but Implementation Severely Delayed
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Hungary: Intensified Attack on LGBT People
Parliament Should Reject Anti-LGBT Proposal; EU Commission Should Speak Out
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Witness: A Mother’s Hungarian Hospital Hell
Sick Children Crammed Together as They Wait for Treatment
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Hungary: Health Care Failures Endanger Lives
Ensure Access to Adequate, Quality Health Care, Provide Sufficient Resources
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Hungary: Editor’s Sacking a Blow to Press Freedom
End Pressure on Media; Respect, Protect Independent Journalism
