Commission follows up on infringement procedure against Hungary concerning its asylum law

On 17 May 2017 the European Commission decided to move forward on the infringement procedure against Hungary concerning its asylum legislation by sending a complementary letter of formal notice.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Hungarian migrant quota referendum, 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/hungarian-migrant-quota-referendum-2016/

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

ESO: Background information: Hungary hardens immigration line http://www.europeansources.info/record/hungary-hardens-immigration-line/

Hungary: Government: News, 17.05.17: EU Commissioner’s statements are invitation to refugees http://www.kormany.hu/en/news/eu-commissioner-s-statements-are-invitation-to-refugees

EurActiv, 17.05.17: Commission ups pressure over Hungary’s anti-migrant policies https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-europe/news/commission-ups-pressure-over-hungarys-anti-migrant-policies/

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