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EU Court Rules Hungary Broke EU Law
Europe's top court ruled against Hungary today. The European Court of Justice said Hungary's 2021 laws broke EU law.
The laws were about transgender and gay identity and sex offenses. The court said the laws hurt human dignity.
It also called the laws unfair and harmful to people. The court said they went against basic democratic values.
This is the first time the court found a country broke Article 2 of the EU Treaty. The case was brought by the EU's main body alongside 16 countries and the EU's parliament.
It is the largest human rights case in EU history. The ruling will be an early test for Hungary's new leader. Péter Magyar is set to become Prime Minister of Hungary next month.
Klear Note — The EU Court is Europe's highest court. It enforces rules all EU member countries must follow. Article 2 protects human rights and democracy across the EU.
Key Terms 3
- European Court of Justice
- The EU's top court that settles legal disputes between member countries
- Article 2 of the EU Treaty
- EU rule protecting human dignity and democratic values in all member countries
- EU Treaty
- The main agreement that all EU member countries must follow