Peter Magyar's crushing victory in the Hungarian electionsit raised hopes in Brussels for a change in Budapest's political course. The Hungarian politician, who previously worked as a diplomat in Brussels, announced at a press conference that his country is ready for compromises and wants to be a “constructive partner”.
At the same time, he emphasized that ““Europe has its flaws,” but Hungary does not intend to engage in an open fight with Brussels, as was the case during Viktor Orban's government..
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— Hungary will once again be a strong ally in the EU and NATO, Magyar declared, which was met with enthusiasm by his supporters.
Brussels' conditions for Hungary
Frozen funds, including, as the Financial Times reminds, EUR 18 billion from the EU budget and EUR 17 billion of cheap loans, were suspended due to allegations of violating the rule of law, corruption and limiting the independence of the courts.
The European Commission expects the new government to meet a number of requirements, such as: joining the European Public Prosecutor's Office, establishing a national anti-corruption agency and reversing Viktor Orban's decisions found to be contrary to EU rules. In total, there are as many as 27 conditions on the list.
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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized that Hungary must “get back on the European path”. In turn, a high-ranking EU official quoted by the British daily says that Brussels expects quick action and is informing.
“If they meet our expectations, we will meet them,” he explains to the Financial Times.
