Magyar Meets Von der Leyen in Brussels — EU Ties Reset Confirmed Ahead of Funds Signing

PM Péter Magyar traveled to Brussels on May 27 and met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to finalize the terms of Hungary's landmark EU funds release. The Hungarian government confirmed that rule-of-law reform milestones were 'on track,' including formal application to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (submitted May 9) and strengthening the Integrity Authority ahead of the expected signing ceremony. The Brussels visit marked a definitive diplomatic reset from the Orbán era's combative engagement with EU institutions. Magyar characterized the meeting as part of Hungary's re-integration into the European mainstream after 16 years of strategic friction. The signing of the full €16.4 billion deal — €10 billion RRF and €6.4 billion cohesion funds — was scheduled for two days later on May 29.