Doubts raised over Hungary's ability to fulfil EU Council presidency tasks.

The European Parliament has cast doubt on Hungary's ability to "credibly fulfil" the tasks associated with the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union due to the government's "deliberate and systematic efforts" to undermine the bloc's fundamental values. MEPs raised concerns about Hungary's lack of compliance with EU law and values, mismanagement of EU funds, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, and the continued use of emergency decrees since the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution, which is symbolic, was passed with 442 votes in favour, 144 against and 33 abstentions.