“Some member states feel that they could be the one in the corner,” said Marco Incerti, a research fellow at the The perception that Article 7 is extreme has led to it being dubbed “the nuclear option.” According to Incerti, even though Article 7 presents a threat, leaders bet on the fact that it will never be used.

  |   Thierry Chopin "When asked by Bild whether it was fair for Germany to accept hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants while Hungary accepted none, Orban responded: "The difference is, you wanted the migrants, and we didn't." But will it work?Pompeo says the US will issue the sanctions to essentially extend an arms embargo on Iran.Russian opposition activist was rushed to hospital with suspected poisioning.A glimpse into the guestbooks at some of Europe’s most important retreats. With that in mind, it still remains crucial to make a clear differentiation between Article 7’s rule of law measures and the possible measures linking respect for the rule of law to the provision of funds in order for both to maintain a stable legal basis. Both the structure and functioning of the Council and the lethargy of the procedures play into the hand of the incriminated countries and eventually favour the lack of progress in their case. Opposition protesters take to the streets after elections in Hungary ""That’s why Article 7.1 is the preferred option for some," Moraes said. "Incerti, Dalhuisen and Moraes all talk about the need for a more permanent, less political way to deal with fundamental rights violations by member states. Moreover, it is also clear that the countries potentially targeted by rule of law procedures can feel confident because, under the current conditions, the European Union has too few means at its disposal to ensure the defence of rule of law on the continent. News EU Parliament votes to trigger Article 7 sanctions procedure against Hungary. In a tense vote, a majority of EU lawmakers backed a motion that opens the door to sanctions against Hungary. Hungary has been criticised for breaching EU values – such as having democratic institutions and freedom of thought. The candid rebukes of the president by Maryanne Trump Barry were published by the Washington Post on Saturday.It’s the strongest action the Democratic presidential nominee has suggested to stop the virus.Authorities accused of trying to prevent his evacuation to Germany.Recent CCTV footage shows police restraining man, who later died in custody.The Russian anti-corruption crusader was organizing a challenge to the Kremlin when he was allegedly poisoned.An air ambulance landed in Siberia to take Alexei Navalny to Berlin for treatment. The tireless Soros orchestra took the stage today in the EU’s General Affairs Council. Invoking Article 7. "Even if it doesn't succeed, it sends a political message. The mechanism has so far been triggered against Poland and Hungary. "Orban has found allies in other right-wing governments in eastern Europe such as Poland that also oppose the EU's refugee policies.

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It's never been used.An EU infringement procedure to be used against member countries that have committed fundamental rights violations.There are two parts — Article 7.1 would allow the Council to give a formal warning to any country accused of violating fundamental rights. |   According to Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union, the Council “may determine that there is a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU’s fundamental values, after hearing from the accused country.