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Hungary's EU-Funded Roundabout Stalled by Railway Delays

4/11/2026

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In Zalaegerszeg, a roundabout funded with 500 million forints of European Union (EU) funds remains unused because the promised railway is not built.
The railway may not be completed until 2029.
The European Commission has withheld €18 billion in funds due to corruption concerns.
Opposition leader Péter Magyar says he will address these issues to unlock funding.
Hungary will still need EU support for future projects, including a second roundabout.

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In Zalaegerszeg, a roundabout funded with 500 million forints of European Union (EU) funds remains unused because the promised railway is not built.
The railway may not be completed until 2029.
The European Commission has withheld €18 billion in funds due to corruption concerns.
Opposition leader Péter Magyar says he will address these issues to unlock funding.
Hungary will still need EU support for future projects, including a second roundabout.