MEPs are working to prevent Hungarian Premier Viktor Orbán from accessing blocked EU funds during the Midterm Review of the EU's Cohesion Funds. They argue that Hungary could unfreeze funds without meeting EU conditions on academic freedom and LGBTI rights. Despite claims of previously released funds, the Commission has not confirmed these figures. MEPs express concerns about legal guarantees and potential loopholes that Hungary might exploit to access funds. The majority of Hungarian funds remain blocked due to rule of law issues, with €18 billion frozen out of €28 billion due to corruption concerns.