Jun 13, 2024, 2:42 PM
Jun 13, 2024, 12:00 AM
EU court fines Hungary 200 million euros for breaching asylum law
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- The EU court has ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros for failing to apply asylum policies.
- In addition to the fine, Hungary faces an extra penalty of 1 million euros per day for non-compliance.
- The ruling highlights Hungary's disregard for EU asylum rules.
The European Court of Justice has ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros for persistently breaking the EU's asylum rules, with an additional 1 million euros per day for non-compliance. The dispute dates back to 2020 when Hungary was found to have limited access to asylum procedures and unlawfully detained asylum seekers. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the ruling, stating that illegal migrants are being prioritized over European citizens. The European Commission will enforce the fine, regardless of Hungary's response.
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