Sophie Wilmès
Sophie Wilmès is a Belgian politician and former Prime Minister, representing the liberal movement in Belgium. As a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), she has expressed concern about the erosion of media independence in Hungary and the aggressive rhetoric employed by authorities towards critics, emphasizing the need to uphold democratic values and human rights within the EU.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,500 | $160,000 | 174$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 10,500 | $160,000 | 174$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Sophie Wilmés stated that the acceptance of such a report indicates worsening conditions in a member state.
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Romania:
Sophie Wilmes called for the suspension of the Hungarian commissioner during the investigation.
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Romania:
Sophie Wilmès is a Belgian MEP overseeing fundamental rights and the rule of law.
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China:
Sophie Wilmès, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, will also meet with Wang Yi.
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Slovakia:
Sophie Wilmes is a former Prime Minister of Belgium who led the LIBE delegation.
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Slovakia:
Sophie Wilmes expressed concerns about the legal state in Slovakia.
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Slovakia:
Sophie Wilmes, the chair of the mission, used an analogy comparing Slovakia to Hungary.
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Slovakia:
Sophie Wilmes is the head of the mission from the European Parliament monitoring democracy and the rule of law in Slovakia.
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United Kingdom:
Sophie Wilmès, a former Belgian prime minister, voiced alarm about pressure on independent media.
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