The European Commission has referred Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to comply with laws on migrant smuggling. Hungary's decree converting prison sentences for smuggling into 'reintegration detention' led to the early release of over two thousand foreign nationals, undermining EU efforts to combat smuggling. The Hungarian government cited overcrowding and cost efficiency as reasons for the decree, which has caused diplomatic tensions, particularly with Austria, which has increased border controls in response. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)