Brussels Continues to Penalize Hungarian University Students and Researchers

The European Commission has rejected the amendments to the law on public interest asset management foundations. As a result, universities operated by such foundations remain excluded from participating in the Erasmus+ and Horizon programs. According to MEP Tamas Deutsch, Brussels is unlawfully punishing Hungarian students and researchers.

Fidesz MEP Tamas Deutsch (Source: Facebook)

Mr. Deutsch alleged that EU bureaucracy, in coordination with Hungary’s opposition, is trying to pressure Hungary into changing its stance on illegal migration and the war, as well as its child protection law. "Brussels bureaucrats, along with members of the Hungarian opposition who conspire against their own country, want to force us to support the war, allow illegal migrants into Hungary, and abandon our child protection law," he said.

But no matter what they do, we Hungarians will not give in on these issues!

– he declared.

The government maintains that its legislative amendments adequately address the European Commission’s earlier concerns and that the operation of public interest asset management foundations complies with EU law. Hungarian officials argue that the restrictions on participating in Erasmus+ and Horizon programs are politically motivated, serving only to exert pressure on Hungary.

Cover photo: Fidesz MEP Tamas Deutsch (Source: Facebook)