Germany’s Greens MEP Daniel Freund made an absolutely outrageous speech in the European Parliament, expressing his satisfaction at the EU’s blocking of funds for Poland and Hungary, while demanding that both countries be hit even harder.
Only thanks to pressure from the European Parliament, EUR 140 billion has been frozen for Poland and Hungary. Because of the disrespect of fundamental values, because of the really widespread corruption. This is a great success for the EP
He made no secret of his satisfaction Daniel Freund.
Freezing assets is not an end in itself. We want to see reforms. I have not seen any signs of reform in three months, yet Commissioner Didier Reynders says justice reform in Poland is moving in the right direction
– he added, taking an even tougher stance than the well-known Commissioner Reynders attacks Poland.
Freund admitted that his views on the situation in Poland and Hungary were shaped, among other things, by the indictments of judges and opposition representatives from both countries.
I spoke to representatives of civil society, judges and the opposition. What is clear is that the reforms on the table are not really helping. Some reforms make it even worse. Take, for example, the disciplinary proceedings against the judges of the Supreme Court in Poland
he said.
“Our response must be clear.”
Freund assumed that if Poland and Hungary failed to implement reforms under EU regulations, even more money would be taken away from these countries.
I’m afraid freezing funds is not enough, although it is the right way. The EU cannot stand by helplessly if the rule of law is not respected and democracy is dismantled. Our response must be clear. (…) If appropriate reforms are not implemented, more money will have to be blocked. Orbán and Kaczyński must understand that there will be no EU funds for autocrats
– he said.
The MEP from Germany should not comment at all on blocking money for Poland. It would be better if he appealed to his own country to pay reparations to Poland for World War II – that would be fair and lawful.
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Source: wPolityce