is now taking legal action, arguing the Hungarian legislation runs counter to several EU laws and principles.It also says the law violates human dignity, freedom of expression and information, the right to respect of a private life as well as the right to non-discrimination.A formal notice is the first step in an infringement procedure.The European Commission has now given the Hungarian government two months to reply.
If the response is not considered satisfactory or doesn't materialise, Brussels will resort to a so-called reasoned opinion: a request to comply with EU law.