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Rule of Law in Hungary: Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”
A new resolution on the rule of Law in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council.
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Rule of Law in Hungary: Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”
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