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Viktor Orbán’s letter to the EU
Days before the deadline, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to the European Commission, which hinted that Hungary might resist paying. Although the letter’s details haven’t been disclosed, the Commission’s response pointed to Hungary’s obligation to comply, with a spokesperson reminding Member States that EU court rulings are binding. If Hungary misses payments, the debt will increase, leaving Hungary with little choice but to settle it or face more severe financial penalties.
According to Euronews, Hungary’s next deadline is set on the 18th of November, when an additional EUR 60 million fine will be added, potentially bringing Hungary’s debt to EUR 150 million by mid-November. If unpaid, the Commission could deduct these funds from Hungary’s future cohesion funding, as it has done before with other penalties.
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Fines and penalties inside the EU
In the European Union, a Member State does not have the right to refuse to pay a fine imposed by the European Court of Justice, to change the amount of the fine or to change the conditions set by the court. A spokesman for the European Commission made it clear that Member States must comply with EU court rulings or the daily fine will continue to increase. This is to ensure that member states take responsibility for enforcing court judgments and avoid possible further sanctions.
By imposing a fine of EUR 1 million a day, the European Union is trying to force Hungary to bring its legislation into line with EU standards. The fine will remain in place until Hungary makes substantial changes to its asylum system. The European Commission will keep a close eye on payment deadlines and is ready to withdraw additional funds if Hungary does not settle its debts.
According to the Hungarian government, the European Union owes Hungary approximately EUR 2 billion for border protection expenses incurred since 2015. As Portfolio reported back in August, the Hungarian government argues that EU institutions have been launching politically charged criticisms regarding Hungary’s border security measures. In light of this, they view the EUR 200 million fine imposed by the European Commission as part of ongoing pressure tactics.
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