Von der Leyen says Hungary ‘strengthened the rule of law’ and unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding.
23 September 2026
The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar’s government met EU rule-of-law conditions.
Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.
Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.