The Council’s underlying issues with the government of Hungary have little to do with the Semmelweis University, which has no influence over the actions of the Hungarian government.
Therefore, Semmelweis University lodged an application with the EU General Court against the contested Decision (see here). In its order dated April 5, 2024, the General Court concluded that the contested Decision is a regulatory act which is of direct concern to the universities. Yesterday, the Commission, in its lengthy resolution C(2024) 9140 final, concluded that Hungary’s attempts to satisfy the Commission’s concerns are not yet suitable.
We are convinced that the concerns regarding the rule of law raised by the Commission and the Council against the Government of Hungary cannot lawfully serve as a pretext to interfere with the integrity of the University and severely penalise its researchers and students.
Neither our University, nor our researchers or students have been afforded any opportunity to submit their views on this dispute and its effects on them.
Semmelweis University
