EU funds: Why the real test is still ahead for Hungary’s new government

Brussels and Budapest have agreed on the conditions for the release of EU funds. But for Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the work is only just beginning. The disputes over migration and a homophobic child protection law remain unresolved.

01. June 2026
Peter Magyar Ursula von der Leyen
Following his meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, Péter Magyar can look forward to €16 billion. (Imago / Anadolu Agency)

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Last updated: 01. June 2026