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Magyar, Von der Leyen Report Progress Toward May Deal on Frozen EU Funds

The talks open a path to release time‑limited EU recovery cash contingent on verified rule‑of‑law fixes.

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.