7
Jul
2021
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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)
Madam Vice-President, you responded to the debate. I would like to say from my point of view that this debate was largely, almost entirely, characterised by mutual respect and by the values and principles laid down in the Treaties and, in particular, in the Charter of Fundamental Rights. And that, I believe, is the essence of liberal European democracy. If we respect our rights and our values, and if we treat each other with respect, then we can also express different opinions in style – this is what makes the European Parliament the European Citizens’ Chamber. I can now give the floor to Mr Anže Logar, President-in-Office of the Council, to answer, in particular, the breach of the Gordian node, Article 7, which has become a blunt weapon in recent years because of the principle of unanimity. I hope you can tell us how he can be beaten.