From July 2024, Hungary is to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Now MEPs are objecting to the Orbán government's policies.
It is doubtful whether the country will be able to "credibly fulfil this task in view of the EU's non-respect for law and values", according to a parliamentary resolution. The resolution was adopted with 442 votes in favour, 144 against and 33 abstaining. The EU is currently blocking around €30 billion in EU funds earmarked for Hungary – including €12 billion in aid and preferential loans.