The delegation is also consulting with the opposition, whose report could be crucial in the 'Article 7' procedure.

A delegation of eight European Parliament members will visit Hungary from October 26-28 to discuss developments since the April 2026 elections. They will meet with government officials, opposition parties, and representatives from various institutions, including the Constitutional Court and civil organizations. The delegation, led by liberal Sophie Wilmès, includes members from different political factions, with Hungarian representative László András from Fidesz. Tineke Strik, a member of the Greens, is the rapporteur for the Article 7 procedure initiated by the EP in 2018, which has seen no progress. Strik views this visit as an opportunity to assess the situation on the ground and potentially lead to a report with a withdrawal proposal. The Patriotic Europeans (PfE) party's request to investigate the detention conditions of certain individuals is likely to be ignored, as they did not participate in last year's delegation.