(Bloomberg) -- Slovakia’s president slammed “illiberal democracy” as a concept pursued by some governments -- led by Hungary -- in a powerful speech at the European Parliament.

“Illiberal democracy are two incompatible terms,” President Zuzana Caputova told lawmakers on Wednesday as she criticized governments that openly embrace such a concept.

Democracy in Europe is under threat and leaders must act to protect it if they don’t want to be “the last generation to experience democracy,” she said.

The bloc doesn’t lack rules but rather “their enforcement,” she said, adding that every country that joined or wants to join the European Union must seek to function as a liberal democracy. 

“Membership must be constantly confirmed with understanding and respect for common values such as the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, freedom of the media, or protection of minorities,” Caputova said.

Orban’s Political High-Wire Act Pushes Hungary to the Brink

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has assembled what he refers to as an “illiberal democracy.” During his rule, he has extended his influence over everything from the media and courts to schools.

The project has make him a ringleader for populists and a favorite of Donald Trump.

Murder in Gay Bar Shocks Slovakia as President Denounces Hate

Caputova also sharply criticized social media, adding her nation is still shell shocked after a killer shot two men in a gay bar in Bratislava last week. 

The ongoing investigation suggests he had radicalized his views on social media. 

“What is illegal offline, must be illegal online,” she said, calling for Europe-wide and global measures to ensure that social media providers bear responsibility for the content spread on their platforms.

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