Csaba Dömötör: The True Goal of the Rule of Law Procedure Has Been Revealed

From the perspective of Magyar Nemzet, a publication often reflecting a national-conservative viewpoint, the recent discussions surrounding the potential termination of the Article 7 procedure against Hungary represent a significant vindication. Fidesz Member of the European Parliament, Csaba Dömötör, articulates a clear and forceful argument: the entire procedure was never about the rule of law, but rather a politically motivated tool wielded by Brussels to exert pressure on a government that dared to diverge from the mainstream EU narrative.

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This clearly shows that the procedure had absolutely nothing to do with the rule of law.

Dömötör's assertion that the European People's Party (EPP) is already contemplating ending the procedure, even before the newly elected Hungarian government has officially convened and enacted any legislation, is presented as irrefutable evidence. This timing, he suggests, exposes the hollowness of the initial accusations and reveals the procedure's true purpose: to penalize Hungary for its independent stance.

The commentary from Magyar Nemzet emphasizes Dömötör's characterization of the situation as a "naked blackmail mechanism." This framing suggests that the pretense of legal or democratic concerns has been abandoned, leaving only the raw exercise of power. The fact that Brussels is now reportedly looking to remove the procedure from the agenda is seen not as a concession to justice, but as the dismantling of a failed political weapon.

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It was much more a tool used to discipline and put pressure on a government that did not align with the Brussels mainstream.

This narrative resonates deeply within Hungary, where there is a prevailing sentiment that the country has been unfairly targeted by EU institutions. The article implicitly positions Hungary as a defender of national sovereignty against what is perceived as overreach from Brussels. The focus on Dömötör's statements serves to reinforce the idea that Hungary's political battles are principled stands against an overbearing bureaucracy, rather than a reflection of genuine legal or democratic shortcomings.

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They are no longer even trying to maintain the appearance of rule of law concerns. Only the naked blackmail mechanism remains on the stage.