STRASBOURG, France (PNN) - September 13, 2018 - The European Union Parliament has moved to trigger what is referred to as the “nuclear option” Article 7 against Hungary.
During the Parliament session in Strasbourg, France, 448 MEPs voted in favor of invoking Article 7 against Hungary, while 197 voted against the motion and 48 abstained.
Article 7 of the 2007 Treaty of Lisbon, often dubbed “nuclear option”, is designed to be applied if there is “a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU values by one of the member states.
Once the motion has passed, it must be approved by 4/5 of the European Council. Then, if the procedure is implemented fully, a decision adopted by the “qualified majority” of the EU states may lead to Hungary’s suspension in voting rights at the European Council.