Hungary Secures €16.4B EU Funds After Reforms

The EU has released €16.4 billion in aid to Hungary following Prime Minister Peter Magyar's implementation of reforms targeting corruption and judicial independence. DW English and France 24 both confirm the deal, with Magyar pledging to enforce strict accountability measures. The funds will be disbursed over five years, contingent on continued compliance. While this marks a diplomatic victory for Hungary, opposition groups claim the reforms lack transparency and fail to address deeper systemic problems. The move also signals the EU's conditional approach to financial assistance, tying aid to political and economic reforms.