European Commission ties further conditions to the disbursement of EU funds for Hungary
According to the latest information from the European Commission, Hungary must meet further strict conditions to access funds from the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The Brussels-based body refers to these requirements as "super milestones," which the country must implement before it can draw down the subsidies.
These milestones include key reforms that, according to the European Union's expectations, will strengthen transparency and the rule of law. Negotiations between the Hungarian government and the European Commission are ongoing, as the release of these funds is of fundamental importance to the Hungarian economy.
Meeting the "super milestones" covers several areas, including strengthening the independence of the judiciary and making anti-corruption measures more effective. The European Commission's position is that these steps are essential to ensure the regular and transparent use of EU funds in Hungary.
Representatives of the Hungarian government previously indicated that they are ready to cooperate with the Commission to resolve disputed issues. The goal is for the necessary legislative amendments and institutional reforms to be implemented as soon as possible, thereby enabling the opening of the RRF framework.
It may be decided in the coming months at what pace the Hungarian government can meet the expectations set by Brussels. The successful conclusion of this process is not only significant for economic growth but could also be decisive in shaping the future relationship between Hungary and the European Union.