 In June 2015, the European Parliament asked the Commission to present a proposal for starting the mechanism against Hungary over rule of law concerns in the country; but in October voted down a similar proposal to begin procedures against Hungary over its treatment of migrants.At the same time, a European Citizens' Initiative called for the start of Article 7 mechanisms against Hungary.On 12 September 2018, the European Parliament voted for action against Hungary, alleging breaches of core EU values.