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EU must stand firm on Hungarian attacks on democracy
Today, April 12th 2017, the Commission is discussing the recent developments in Hungary. A new law effectively targeting foreign universities would put a ban on activities of the Central European University.
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–We urge the Commission to remain firm on Hungary and the appalling attacks on democracy, most recently in higher education and civil society, says Martin Jefflén, President of Eurocadres, in a comment on the issue.
Both Commissioners Jourová and Moedas have already made strong statements on the issue and Euractiv reports that Commission President Juncker at a press conference last week said that he does “not like the decision” to force through the law.
–EU is a community of values and with a legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights. These attacks are unacceptable and we stand together with our Hungarian members in a call for change to this outrageous policy
–EU is a community of values and with a legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights. These attacks are unacceptable and we stand together with our Hungarian members in a call for change to this outrageous policy, Martin Jefflén concludes.
Eurocadres members are frequent users of higher education and academic freedom is therefore a fundamental value of Eurocadres. In the Future of Europe process Eurocadres has commented that the EU must stand strong on its fundamental values.