In a resolution passed on Thursday, EU lawmakers called on the European Council to take the next step against Hungary under Article 7.2 of the EU treaty, which could ultimately lead to the country being stripped of its voting rights. It also instructs the Legal Affairs Committee and the Parliament’s Legal Service to investigate the release of the funds and determine if legal action against the European Commission is required. If there are indications of breaches of EU law, the case will be referred to the European Court of Justice. In December, the European Commission released around €10 billi…