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"Mr President, as members of the European Union we have signed up to a core set of democratic principles and rights. The Members of this House are entitled to all kinds of varied and many opinions, political and ideological beliefs. This House is a platform for examination, for debate and – we hope sometimes – for solutions. But when did this Parliament become judge, jury and executioner for those who held a point of view different to their own?
You can dress this debate up as being about protecting fundamental rights; you can claim it is about helping internal monitoring of the application of the Treaties, but the request for this debate is what it is: the Left of this Parliament is taking another swipe at the centre Right because some Member States dare to talk about issues which concern their own electorate. Member States have a right to debate issues, even issues not included on the list of pre-approved topics of certain people in this room, Mr Pittella. And why does this Parliament always have to present its arguments as a standoff between the European Parliament and one of its Member States? This tarnishes the reputation of the Member States and of this Parliament.
Here in the European Union we are meant to be each other’s partners, not each other’s keepers. The people of Hungary and the people of Europe do not want to see important issues related to fundamental rights and the rule of law reduced simply to another opportunity for political point-scoring in this Chamber. Conversations are taking place between the Hungarian Government and the Commission, as is proper. A debate has been held in our Justice and Home Affairs Committee, and much discussion takes place – again quite rightly – in this forum. But I asked myself, in this context, why are we here today? Why are we holding this debate? This is a debate, Mr President, which does no-one any favours."@en1
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