The EU has lifted limits on money for Hungary. This frees €4.2 billion. Hungary can also return to Erasmus+, a student exchange programme, and Horizon Europe, a research programme.
The EU introduced the limits in 2022 under former leader Viktor Orbán. It had concerns about corruption and respect for the law. Péter Magyar's party won a large election victory. His new government made changes to fight corruption and make its work more open.
Magyar agreed a plan with the European Commission's president for €16.4 billion in total. Hungary seeks €10 billion to help it recover after the pandemic. Another €2.2 billion depends on more freedom in universities. The Commission is checking the conditions. Hungary could receive more money by the year's end.
