Europe and Hungary – united in democracy
Europe and Hungary - United In Democracy
JEF Europe has elaborated an activist answer to the unsettling developments in Hungary: under the motto “Europe and Hungary – united in democracy”, JEF sections across Europe spoke up for the defence of democracy and fundamental rights. Initiated by the Activism Work Group (Taskforce Hungary), the action took place on 22 February 2012.
The action focused on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU which was sent or brought to Hungarian embassies and consulates, in order to remind the Orbán government of its European commitment to these rights and our common responsibility to protect democratic principles, rule of law and human rights.
A general press release (PR) was published on Friday, the 17th of February. This is exactly the date on which Viktor Orbán had to position himself towards the Commission.
Here you can find a reply from the Hungarian permanent representation to the EU.
On our Flickr account you can find selected photos of the action that took place in several cities over Europe!
Please read an article on the action in Bordeaux by Sud Ouest.
For questions or comments, please contact us at activism(at)jef.eu.
We're looking forward with you for a more democratic, united Europe!
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Hungary Action - letter for the embassy
Hungary Action – disrespected paragraphs of the fundamental rights charter
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