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Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament - The outcome of 22 June hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (continuation of debate)
The overwhelming majority of European heads of state were outraged by the anti-LGBTIQ law introduced by Viktor Orbán in Hungary. Rightly so. This law goes against the well-being of children by censoring content on homosexuality or LGBTIQ rights. I welcome the reaction of most Heads of State and Government, but that should not end there. I call on the Council to trigger Article 7 against this illiberal government. We cannot remain silent in the face of this anti-LGBTIQ law that goes against everything the European Union stands for. However, membership of the European Union means, among other things, respect for common fundamental values, whether the Hungarian leader likes it or not. This is not an à la carte menu. Let us protect what is most precious, the freedom of our people.