Madyar is preparing a major deal to reset relations with Brussels — Politico
Péter Magyar, whose party won the parliamentary elections in Hungary, has begun drafting a strategic plan to restore relations with Brussels.
This was reported by Politico.
The new government’s main goal is to regain access to frozen European funds and end the long-standing conflict with European Union leadership that arose during Viktor Orbán’s tenure.
For Mádor’s cabinet, the top priority is to unblock €18 billion in EU funds that remain inaccessible due to the country’s previous departure from democratic principles.
In addition, the politician aims to gain access to €16 billion in defense loans and lift the daily €1 million fine for violating migration rules.
The politician is aware of the tight deadlines, as a significant portion of the funds could be lost if reforms in the area of the rule of law are not implemented by August.
Mátyás stated that he would seek “compromises” at the EU level and that he wants to “simplify the decision-making process.”
Brussels, for its part, expects Budapest to take concrete steps in the foreign policy arena.
A key requirement is the lifting of Hungary’s veto on a critically important €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as well as support for new sanctions packages against Russia.
Mátyás has already taken the first steps toward his partners, making it clear that he will not stand in the way of financial aid to Kyiv.
He emphasized that he now has a decisive two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliament, which will allow him to carry out large-scale judicial reforms in accordance with EU rules and unfreeze Hungarian funds.
Regarding relations with Moscow, the new head of government plans to keep his distance, though some issues remain contentious.
In particular, Magyar expressed a desire to continue purchasing Russian oil, although he acknowledged the need to maintain existing sanctions.
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