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EU Lawmakers Demand Total Fund Cut to Hungary

5/21/2025

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EU lawmakers are demanding a total cut of funds to Hungary, criticizing ineffective past sanctions. They contend that Viktor Orban's government is trampling on EU values, fueling corruption and eroding judicial independence. New laws that curtail civil liberties and target NGOs have intensified calls for immediate action to safeguard EU financial integrity.

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EU lawmakers are demanding a total cut of funds to Hungary, criticizing ineffective past sanctions. They contend that Viktor Orban's government is trampling on EU values, fueling corruption and eroding judicial independence. New laws that curtail civil liberties and target NGOs have intensified calls for immediate action to safeguard EU financial integrity.