Major concerns in Brussels about Hungary

Commissioner Carlos Moedas (Science) is very concerned about the freedom of scientific research and other European values ​​in Hungary.

The Hungarian parliament adopted Tuesday a law that could herald the end of the respected by philanthropist George Soros founded Central European University (CEU). Against protested at home and abroad, also Moedas.

He fears for the autonomy of academic institutions in Hungary. The European Commission is investigating whether the law could pass muster.

Hungary Orbán government also imposes human rights organizations and independent media fire on the shins. Vice President Frans Timmermans, who is responsible in the Commission for Fundamental Rights, holds a weekly presentation to his colleagues about how the country seems to be drifting away from liberal democracy. Timmermans informed Moedas to fully support.