Hungary’s incoming PM Magyar to push post-Orban EU reset on Brussels visit
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar visited Brussels to initiate a reset in relations with the European Union. His goal is to unlock billions in EU funding that were previously frozen under Viktor Orban's administration. Magyar's team has already engaged in discussions with EU officials to outline necessary reforms and improve cooperation.
- ▪Peter Magyar is set to take office in May but is already engaging with EU leaders.
- ▪He aims to unlock around €18 billion in funding that was frozen due to rule-of-law concerns.
- ▪Magyar's government has until the end of August to implement reforms to secure €10 billion in Covid-19 recovery funds.
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Hungary’s incoming PM Magyar visits Brussels seeking to unblock EU billions Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWhile Mr Peter Magyar will only take office in May, his team has already held two rounds of talks with high-ranking EU officials as they look to bring black sheep Budapest back into the fold.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:25 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 07:41 PMListenBRUSSELS – Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar headed to Brussels on April 29 for his first visit to EU chiefs since his election win, looking to turn the page on the bad blood of nationalist Viktor Orban’s tenure.
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