European Commission says it held technical meetings with Hungary - Speech Brief
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European Commission says it held technical meetings with Hungary

Key points

  • Held technical meetings in Budapest with incoming Hungarian Government
  • Discussed progress to unlock EU funds frozen over corruption and rule of law concerns

TL;DR

  • A European Commission high-level delegation met in Budapest on 17 and 18 April after contacts between President von der Leyen and Prime Minister-Designate Peter Magyar to discuss steps to unlock EU funds frozen due to corruption and rule of law concerns; this necessary work will continue.
Original text

European Commission - Statement Commission statement on technical meetings with the incoming Hungarian Government Brussels, 19 April 2026 On 17 and 18 April, a European Commission high-level delegation held technical meetings in Budapest with senior representatives from the incoming Hungarian Government. This was organised following contacts between President von der Leyen and Prime Minister-Designate Peter Magyar, a...

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