EU Rushes to Unlock Billions for Hungary as Magyar Prepares to Take Power

The European Union is moving quickly to release billions of euros in previously frozen funds for Hungary as opposition leader Péter Magyar prepares to assume power following his election victory over Viktor Orbán. Brussels had withheld the funds over rule-of-law concerns during the Orbán era, and the anticipated leadership transition is accelerating EU efforts to re-engage with Budapest and restore the financial flows.