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EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms

Al Jazeera Friday 29 May 2026, 17:34 UTC 1 min read
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The European Union has agreed to release billions of euros in frozen funds for Hungary, following reforms implemented by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The move is seen as a historic breakthrough, with Magyar calling it a significant step forward for the country. The funds were previously frozen under the leadership of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

PM Peter Magyar called ​the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a 'historic' breakthrough.
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