EU Institutions to Hear Hungarian Integrity Authority Head in February
Ferenc Bíró, President of Hungary's Integrity Authority, to face hearings from European Parliament and European Commission
In early February, Ferenc Bíró, President of Hungary's Integrity Authority, is scheduled to participate in hearings before both the European Parliament and the European Commission.
The hearings come amidst routine discussions on Hungary's rule of law and EU funding protocols.
The European Parliament's Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DMRFG) has invited Mr. Bíró to a closed session on February 5. This session will address 'the situation in Hungary and the freezing/unfreezing of European funds'.
The talks aim to assess ongoing concerns related to Hungary's adherence to EU's rule of law standards.
Concurrently, the European Commission will conduct a hearing as part of its preparation for the 2025 Rule of Law Report, specifically focusing on Hungary.
This report is part of an annual assessment carried out by the Commission to ensure compliance with EU's legal frameworks.
The Integrity Authority, led by Bíró, was established by the Hungarian government at the European Commission's behest to investigate corruption related to EU funds.
The Authority's president holds ministerial-equivalent powers, including the use of an official vehicle.
Recently, Ferenc Bíró has come under scrutiny following a police investigation on January 16, where he was questioned as a suspect for allegedly allowing his wife to use his official vehicle.
Although Bíró has rejected the charges of official misconduct, he acknowledged occasional private use of the vehicle by his wife, defending it as lawful.
The hearings scheduled with EU institutions are unrelated to these allegations.
These procedures are part of the EU's ongoing efforts to monitor and reinforce rule of law practices among member states.
This initiative is supported by the European Union's co-financing, under its program for communication within the European Parliament sector.
The European Parliament is not involved in the preparation of this project and bears no responsibility for the content or opinions expressed by the authors, interviewees, editors, or distributors of this initiative.
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The hearings come amidst routine discussions on Hungary's rule of law and EU funding protocols.
The European Parliament's Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DMRFG) has invited Mr. Bíró to a closed session on February 5. This session will address 'the situation in Hungary and the freezing/unfreezing of European funds'.
The talks aim to assess ongoing concerns related to Hungary's adherence to EU's rule of law standards.
Concurrently, the European Commission will conduct a hearing as part of its preparation for the 2025 Rule of Law Report, specifically focusing on Hungary.
This report is part of an annual assessment carried out by the Commission to ensure compliance with EU's legal frameworks.
The Integrity Authority, led by Bíró, was established by the Hungarian government at the European Commission's behest to investigate corruption related to EU funds.
The Authority's president holds ministerial-equivalent powers, including the use of an official vehicle.
Recently, Ferenc Bíró has come under scrutiny following a police investigation on January 16, where he was questioned as a suspect for allegedly allowing his wife to use his official vehicle.
Although Bíró has rejected the charges of official misconduct, he acknowledged occasional private use of the vehicle by his wife, defending it as lawful.
The hearings scheduled with EU institutions are unrelated to these allegations.
These procedures are part of the EU's ongoing efforts to monitor and reinforce rule of law practices among member states.
This initiative is supported by the European Union's co-financing, under its program for communication within the European Parliament sector.
The European Parliament is not involved in the preparation of this project and bears no responsibility for the content or opinions expressed by the authors, interviewees, editors, or distributors of this initiative.
The European Parliament also disclaims any liability for potential direct or indirect damages resulting from the project's implementation.
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