EU regulations violated by Hungary's LGBTQ+ law, Eschews Comments Proclaims Court Advocate
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⚡️ Breaking news: The EU is taking Hungary to court!
The legendary Hungarian law, shrouded in controversy and labeled one of the most significant human rights cases in the EU's history, is at the heart of a heated legal battle. The European Parliament and 16 EU member states are in unison, demanding that Hungary scraps its controversial law.
Hungary's move to restrict access to LGBTQ+ content has come under the microscope of the EU's top court, with the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Tamara Ćapeta, delivering a damning opinion this week. According to this advisory opinion, Hungary has allegedly violated EU law by limiting LGBTQ+ content, and potentially breached fundamental values of the 27-member bloc, as stipulated in Article 2 of the EU's Treaty.
While the opinion of the advocate general is not legally binding, history shows that the judges usually concur. If the court sides with Ćapeta's opinion, Hungary may be forced to repeal or amend the law, with the potential for fines.
Blast from the past: This drama kicks off after the law was enacted in 2021, under the guise of child protection and the fight against pedophilia. However, critics and the LGBTQ+ community view it as a troubling echo of Russian tactics, posing a threat to fundamental rights.
The law, quite sensationally, saw books featuring same-sex relationships wrapped and sealed in foil at bookshops, and several TV programs moved to late-night slots. Protests against the government ensued, and the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against Hungary the same year, claiming it breached EU law and values.
Fast-forward to this year, and Hungary took a bold step further by banning LGBTQ+ pride events in public spaces. The EU Commission is currently evaluating if this law aligns with EU law, with the European Commissioner, Michael McGrath, arguing in a debate at the European Parliament that the Budapest Pride march does not harm children.
Worthy of a headline: Hungary's "transparency law," aimed at scrutinizing foreign-funded NGOs and media, has been delayed until autumn. Could this be a tactic to steer clear of more legal troubles? Time will tell!
Just in case you missed it:* EU countries losing patience as Hungary faces grilling on Pride marches and the rule of law* Hungary stalls 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn* European Commission sues Hungary for freeing thousands of migrant smugglers from prison
🚀 Did you know? Hungary has faced numerous controversies over LGBTQ+ rights in the past, sparking international outcry and fueling divisions within the country[1][2][3][4][5].
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In light of the ongoing EU court case, the ongoing controversy surrounding Hungary's policy-and-legislation against LGBTQ+ content can be observed as a significant event in the realm of general-news and politics. If the European Court of Justice of the European Union sides with the Advocate General's opinion, the political implications for Hungary could be far-reaching, potentially resulting in changes to the existing legislation. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government's delay of the "transparency law" until autumn has sparked speculation regarding an attempt to avert more legal complications.
