63 MEPs Call for Suspension of Hungary's EU Voting Rights Over Orbán's 'Peace Mission' to Russia and China

Jul 16, 2024, 08:36 AM

Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, has recently engaged in a self-described 'peace mission,' speaking with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This has led to significant backlash from European leaders. A group of 63 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), led by Riho Terras, is calling for the suspension of Hungary's EU voting rights, describing Orbán's actions as an 'abuse of power.' The MEPs have addressed their concerns to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, asserting that Orbán has caused significant damage by exploiting and abusing his role in the EU Council Presidency. The MEPs' demands follow Orbán's trips to Russia and China, as reported by Politico.