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EU takes legal action over new Hungarian education law
Shutting down a university founded by Soros
26 April, 18:39
(ANSA) - BRUSSELS - The European Union has launched legal
action against Hungary over a new higher education law that
critics say is aimed at shutting down a university founded by
billionaire philanthropist George Soros, Ap reported.
European Commission Vice president Valdis Dombrovskis said Wednesday that the EU's executive arm has sent a "letter of formal notice" to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government.
Dombrovskis said the action is based on "an in-depth legal assessment." The higher education law was approved earlier this month and is set to enter force in October. The president of the Soros-backed Central European University says it means that his campus in Budapest might not be able to accept new students after Jan. 1.
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European Commission Vice president Valdis Dombrovskis said Wednesday that the EU's executive arm has sent a "letter of formal notice" to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government.
Dombrovskis said the action is based on "an in-depth legal assessment." The higher education law was approved earlier this month and is set to enter force in October. The president of the Soros-backed Central European University says it means that his campus in Budapest might not be able to accept new students after Jan. 1.
(ANSA).
