https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-says-hungary-strengthened-rule-of-law-unlocks-4-2bn-in-eu-fundingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-says-hungary-strengthened-rule-of-law-unlocks-4-2bn-in-eu-fundinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-says-hungary-strengthened-rule-of-law-unlocks-4-2bn-in-eu-funding#u84679Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:25:57 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unlocked 4.2 billion euros in funding for Hungary after stating the country strengthened its rule of law. This move releases frozen funds and reinstates Hungarian access to key EU programs including Erasmus and Horizon Europe. The decision follows a period of tension between Brussels and Budapest over judicial and democratic standards.Why it mattersThe EU had previously frozen billions in grants and loans to pressure Hungary into implementing rule-of-law reforms. These funds are critical for national infrastructure and development projects