On Wednesday, the European Commission launched a new wave of infringement actions targeting Hungary, raising concerns about continued political pressure from Brussels.
In its April infringement package, the Brussels-based institution called on Hungary to bring its national legislation into line with EU rules on combating migrant smuggling.
The European Commission also decided to bring a case against Hungary before the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to abolish its retail tax system and for the incorrect transposition of rules regarding the European arrest warrant.
The European Commission has called on Hungary to end what the Commission describes as discriminatory treatment of drivers of vehicles registered abroad through unequal fuel pricing, and to implement EU rules on gender balance in corporate boards. Finally, the Commission called on Hungary to comply with EU rules on investor-state arbitration within the EU.
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Based on the EU treaties, the European Commission may take legal action, an infringement procedure, against an EU country that fails to implement EU law. The Commission may refer the issue to the Court of Justice, which can impose financial sanctions. The institution identifies possible infringements of EU law on the basis of its own investigations or following complaints from citizens, businesses, or other stakeholders.
Via MTI; Featured photo: Hungary Today
