# Hungary's Tisza Party seeks EPP membership after Article 7 closure

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar pledges Tisza Party EPP membership pending EU Article 7 procedure closure.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that the governing Tisza Party will join the European People's Party (EPP) once the EU's Article 7 procedure against Hungary is closed. [^1]

Kaya Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the creation of a high-level group consisting of former political and military leaders to formulate a defense strategy for the bloc. [^2]

Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, offered to help find a solution to allow Hungary to stop paying the EUR 1 million daily fine imposed for failure to comply with EU asylum rules. [^3]

Péter Magyar made the announcement after meeting Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, in Budapest on Wednesday. [^4]

The Article 7 procedure was initiated by the European Parliament in 2018 over concerns relating to the rule of law and other fundamental EU values. [^5]

Kallas stated that the United States is urging European allies to take on more responsibility for their own defense while NATO remains the cornerstone of European security. [^6]

The new group will include prominent figures from European Union member states, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, and is scheduled to begin work next week. [^7]

Kaya Kallas explained that the group can express views that institutional bodies cannot, focusing on using Ukraine's unique advantages and extensive operational experience to challenge traditional approaches to defense. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that the governing Tisza Party will join the European People's Party (EPP) once the EU's Article 7 procedure against Hungary is closed. (DailyNewsHungary, News)
2. Kaya Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the creation of a high-level group consisting of former political and military leaders to formulate a defense strategy for the bloc. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, offered to help find a solution to allow Hungary to stop paying the EUR 1 million daily fine imposed for failure to comply with EU asylum rules. (DailyNewsHungary, News)
4. Péter Magyar made the announcement after meeting Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, in Budapest on Wednesday. (DailyNewsHungary, News)
5. The Article 7 procedure was initiated by the European Parliament in 2018 over concerns relating to the rule of law and other fundamental EU values. (DailyNewsHungary, News)
6. Kallas stated that the United States is urging European allies to take on more responsibility for their own defense while NATO remains the cornerstone of European security. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. The new group will include prominent figures from European Union member states, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, and is scheduled to begin work next week. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. Kaya Kallas explained that the group can express views that institutional bodies cannot, focusing on using Ukraine's unique advantages and extensive operational experience to challenge traditional approaches to defense. (Lenta.ru, News)

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