The European Commission remains hesitant to release €10.4 billion in frozen recovery funds to Hungary despite potential political shifts, according to reports. Brussels continues private talks with opposition figures over rule-of-law compliance.
The European Commission is not prepared to unfreeze all funds for Hungary despite a potential change in government, according to Politico. Brussels is currently in private negotiations with Peter Magyar's team regarding the release of €10.4 billion from the EU pandemic recovery fund, which remains blocked over rule-of-law concerns.
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