The European Commission has begun negotiations with Hungary to unblock funds

A delegation from the European Commission held two days of technical meetings in Budapest with representatives of Hungary’s incoming government. The main topic of the talks was the restoration of the country’s access to EU funding, which had been frozen due to systemic issues regarding the rule of law and corruption under the previous administration. 

This was reported on the European Commission’s official website.

The visit took place following preliminary agreements between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The parties discussed a list of urgent reforms necessary to meet Brussels’ conditions. These consultations marked the first practical step toward resolving the long-standing crisis in relations between Hungary and the European Union.

Despite the change in government, some resources remain subject to sanctions until anti-corruption mechanisms are actually implemented. The country’s new leadership is demonstrating a willingness to cooperate, which could significantly change the political landscape in Central Europe and strengthen EU unity in countering Russian aggression. Currently, Commission experts are analyzing the proposals received to determine a further roadmap for unlocking billions of euros earmarked for the modernization of the Hungarian economy.

Hungary’s future Prime Minister Péter Magyar held a meeting with representatives of the parties that won seats in parliament. The parties agreed on a date for the approval of the new government. The meeting participants agreed that the inaugural session of the National Assembly will take place on May 9, and the prime minister will be elected on the same day. According to the Hungarian constitution, the duty to convene the first session of parliament rests with the country’s president.

Trump declined to comment on the defeat of Orbán’s ally in the Hungarian elections.