EU Unfreezes Funds for Hungary, Pushes for Judicial Independence and Support for Ukraine
The European Commission has unfrozen €10.2 billion ($11 billion) in funds for Hungary after determining that the country has fulfilled conditions regarding the independence of its judiciary. However, additional EU funds and COVID-19 recovery aid remain blocked due to unresolved issues related to public procurement, corruption, and conflict of interest. The release of funds comes ahead of an EU summit on support for Ukraine, which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to disrupt. Orban opposes Ukraine's EU membership and argues that the country has not done enough to combat corruption. The move to release funds has faced criticism, with some accusing the European Commission of rewarding Orban's government.
- European Commission unfreezes billions in funds for Hungary DW (English)
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- Ukraine’s European allies are letting it down CNN
- Exclusive: EU budget chief sees deal on 50 bln euros for Ukraine, has plan B Reuters
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