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EU Officials Meet Hungary's PM to Unlock €17 Billion Aid

4/17/2026

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European Union officials are meeting in Budapest with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar to discuss unlocking 17 billion euros in aid withheld during Viktor Orbán's tenure.
The EU seeks to expedite cooperation with Magyar's government, which will focus on judicial independence and anti-corruption to access the funds.
Hungary is facing a financial crisis, and Magyar has committed to a loan agreement with Ukraine that Orbán previously vetoed.
Hungary could also receive 16 billion euros from the EU's Security Action for Europe initiative, significantly impacting its economy.
The urgency is heightened as COVID recovery funds are set to expire in August 2023.

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European Union officials are meeting in Budapest with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar to discuss unlocking 17 billion euros in aid withheld during Viktor Orbán's tenure.
The EU seeks to expedite cooperation with Magyar's government, which will focus on judicial independence and anti-corruption to access the funds.
Hungary is facing a financial crisis, and Magyar has committed to a loan agreement with Ukraine that Orbán previously vetoed.
Hungary could also receive 16 billion euros from the EU's Security Action for Europe initiative, significantly impacting its economy.
The urgency is heightened as COVID recovery funds are set to expire in August 2023.