Limited hope for Hungarian universities to rejoin Erasmus and Horizon programs
Hungary Accuses Brussels of “Political Persecution” Over Erasmus and Horizon Programmes
The Hungarian government is claiming that Brussels is engaging in “political persecution” against Hungary because of the country’s defense of Hungarian interests regarding the Erasmus and Horizon Europe programmes. Balázs Hankó, the Minister for Culture and Innovation, made these allegations in Strasbourg on Thursday.
Hankó expressed his outrage at the decision by Brussels to exclude Hungarian university students and researchers from participating in the Erasmus and Horizon programmes. He called this move “unfair and unethical” and stressed the importance of steering Brussels towards a more reasonable approach.
The Minister’s comments came after a meeting with Members of the European Parliament from the Patriots for Europe (PfE) and the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) groups. Hungary is now calling for a resolution to the situation and demanding that Hungarian interests be protected in these crucial programmes.
Prime Minister Orbán has also weighed in on the issue, emphasizing that Hungary does not need to leave the EU despite these challenges. The country is determined to stand its ground and fight for fairness and equal treatment within the European Union.
As Hungary continues to push back against what it perceives as unjust treatment from Brussels, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to representing the interests of the Hungarian people on the European stage. The battle over the Erasmus and Horizon programmes serves as a symbol of the larger struggle for sovereignty and equality within the EU.
