Blatant Double Standard: Why Is Only Hungary’s Child Protection Law Under Fire From EU Bureaucrats?

Zoltan Lomnici Jr. discusses the implications of a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding Hungarian child protection laws. He emphasizes that while the court supports child protection as a fundamental value, it found certain Hungarian laws overly broad and restrictive. The ruling is seen as a limitation on Hungary's legislative sovereignty, raising concerns about national autonomy. Lomnici also notes the political timing of the ruling and its potential to deepen social divisions in Hungary, where public support for strict child protection measures is strong. He compares Hungary's situation with other EU countries that have similar regulations but have not faced the same level of scrutiny.