Magyar in Brussels: We have agreed on the release of €16.4 billion

On April 12, a significant meeting took place in Brussels between Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar. They discussed Hungary's return to democracy and the release of EU funds, amounting to €16.4 billion, which had previously been frozen due to corruption concerns. Magyar emphasized the need for a robust framework to combat corruption and announced reforms, including a stricter asset declaration system. The meeting also addressed Hungary's participation in the Erasmus program and the importance of fulfilling EU conditions for funding. Magyar expressed optimism about future negotiations and the potential for improved Hungarian-Ukrainian relations.