Text tabled : B7-0095/2012

  Luís Paulo Alves (S&D), in writing. – (PT) I am voting for this motion for a resolution, as it is crucial that the European Union monitor the most problematic issues relating to Hungary’s recent political development, particularly with regard to the workings of democracy, to fundamental rights, and to the values, freedoms and principles derived from European law. States that have joined the European Union should respect its democratic principles and fundamental freedoms. I would add that it is important to learn lessons from the mistakes with Hungary, so as to prevent issues like this from recurring within the EU; otherwise, we will not be building the European Union that we all want and to which we all aspire.