The European Commission on July 15 announced that it will sue Hungary [6] in the EU's Court of Justice over an anti-LGBT law and Hungary's refusal [7] to allow a dissident radio station to broadcast. Hungary adopted [8] a law in June 2021 that prevents companies from featuring LGBTQ couples in educational or advertising content intended for children. The legislation was swiftly condemned [9] by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who later initiated infringement proceedings [10] against Hungary. The Commission's case also concerns Hungary's refusal to renew broadcaster Klubradio [11]'s license, taking them off the air. Infringement proceedings were also launched [17] against Hungary in that matter. The Commission charges that "the decisions of the Hungarian Media Council to refuse renewal of Klubradio's rights were disproportionate and non-transparent and thus in breach of EU law." Klubradio is highly critical [12] of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government. Hungary is being sued on the basis of violating the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive [13], e-Commerce Directive [14] and the Charter of Fundamental Rights [15].
From Jurist [18], July 15. Used with permission.
