Hungary is punished with a daily fine of one million euros for this.
Justice & Anti-CorruptionHungary
- Omissions
- The MEP did not mention that this penalty was imposed specifically for non-compliance with asylum and migration rules, nor that it was accompanied by a lump sum of €200 million. The penalty was ordered on 13 June 2024 and remains in force until Hungary brings its national legislation into compliance.
- Sources
- PrimaryCourt of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)The CJEU ordered Hungary to pay a penalty payment of EUR 1 million per day of delay until compliance with EU law on reception conditions for asylum applicants (Case C-123/22, judgment of 13 June 2024).
- SecondaryThe GuardianThe European Court of Justice ordered Hungary to pay a daily fine of €1 million until it complies with EU refugee laws, plus a lump sum of €200 million.
- SecondaryEuropean Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) - Quarterly Overview of Asylum Case LawThe CJEU ordered Hungary to pay a lump sum of EUR 200 million and a penalty payment of EUR 1 million per day of delay for failure to comply with the CJEU's earlier judgment.