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Hungary Risks Losing €10.4 Billion EU Recovery Fund

5/31/2025

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Hungary faces a daunting threat of losing EUR 10.4 billion from the EU's recovery fund, as critical rule of law issues remain unaddressed. With the European Commission confirming that the deadline for accessing these funds will not extend past August 2026, the stakes are high for a nation already grappling with economic challenges.

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Hungary faces a daunting threat of losing EUR 10.4 billion from the EU's recovery fund, as critical rule of law issues remain unaddressed. With the European Commission confirming that the deadline for accessing these funds will not extend past August 2026, the stakes are high for a nation already grappling with economic challenges.