Overview
- Magyar met Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday and said funds will soon start arriving after what both called a constructive exchange.
- He said he will return to Brussels on May 24–25 to try to seal a public political agreement on the frozen money.
- The European Commission froze the cash over rule‑of‑law and corruption concerns tied to Viktor Orbán’s government.
- To unlock roughly €10–11 billion before mid to late August, Hungary must meet 27 “super milestones” that tighten public procurement, judicial independence, academic freedom and anti‑corruption checks.
- EU officials say his two‑thirds majority will let him pass changes fast once he is sworn in on May 9.