EC president responds to Hungarian PM

European Commission (EC) President Jose Manuel Barroso says Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's statement about the EU shows his lack of understanding of democracy. Orban on Thursday compared the EU with the USSR and the Habsburg Monarchy, “the historical enemies of Hungarian freedom”. EC president responds to Hungarian PM The EU has filed a lawsuit against Hungary for violating fundamental democratic principles. "President Barroso has already said that such comparison shows a complete lack of understanding of what democracy is and shows a lack of respect for those who have fought for freedom and democracy," EC Spokeswoman Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen has said. When asked when and where Barroso had stated this, she said: “I am telling you what Barroso thinks”. Jose Manuel Barroso (Beta, file) Tanjug

EC president responds to Hungarian PM

The EU has filed a lawsuit against Hungary for violating fundamental democratic principles.

"President Barroso has already said that such comparison shows a complete lack of understanding of what democracy is and shows a lack of respect for those who have fought for freedom and democracy," EC Spokeswoman Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen has said.

When asked when and where Barroso had stated this, she said: “I am telling you what Barroso thinks”.