Brussels takes Hungary to court over its controversial 'national sovereignty' law

Brussels has stepped up its legal action against Hungary's "national sovereignty law," arguing it violates a wide range of fundamental rights.

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00:00The European Justice may declare another Hungarian law to be in violation of EU law.

00:06According to the European Commission, the national law on the defence of sovereignty violates fundamental rights

00:13guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and EU data protection legislation.

00:19Today the Commission has decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice

00:24because it considers its national law on the defence of sovereignty to be in breach of EU law.

00:31The controversial law adopted by the Hungarian Parliament establishes Sovereignty Protection Office

00:37that investigates persons and organisations suspected of undermining the country's national sovereignty and constitutional identity.

00:46At this date, the European Commission did not request any interim measure.

00:51Therefore, the Office will be able to continue its proceedings.