There are reasons: the EU may launch a procedure to deprive Orban of his vote

The European Union has a mechanism to deny Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban his voice. As Western journalists write, some officials in Brussels propose to apply Article 7 of the EU Treaty.

In this way, Hungary’s vote will not need to be taken into account. This 24 Channel was explained by the head of the Center for Public Analytics “Vezha” Valery Klochok.

Orban may lose his voice in the EU

Valery Klochok noted that the EU summit will take place on February 1. According to Western media reports, a procedure may be launched in Brussels to deprive Viktor Orban of his vote under Article 7 of the Treaty on the European Union. This is quite possible to do, because the Hungarian Prime Minister violates the basic principles of the EU.

If one of the leaders of an EU member state systematically violates the basic principles, concerning the observance of rights and freedoms, a procedure is being launched that will lead to Orbán being deprived of a voice in the decision that will be taken in the EU. That is, the voice of the country to which there are claims is not taken into account according to the agreement,” he emphasized.

Making such a decision is a definite challenge to the European Union and its unity. However, Orban's intransigence forces us to consider tougher steps. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Israel, conflicts between Taiwan and China, and the actions of North Korea, such a decision may indeed be considered.

Orban's position regarding Ukraine: the main thing

• On December 14, Brussels decided that they would begin negotiations with Ukraine on EU membership. During the voting, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ostentatiously left the hall. In this way he tried to demonstrate his disagreement. However, the decision was made without him; the Hungarian Prime Minister did not leave a delegate in his place. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that Budapest would resort to this if the negotiations cause it “damage.”
• Hungary vetoed a long-term budget aid program for Ukraine, should have allocated 50 billion euros. This issue will be considered again at the beginning of 2024. The EU notes that the aid package has not been rejected completely, but has been postponed.