# EPPO oversight of EU funds in Hungary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eppo-oversight-of-eu-funds-in-hungary
> Updated: 2026-10-02T09:16:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Hungary and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) have moved toward establishing oversight of European Union funds within Hungary. Initial discussions between EPPO Chief Laura Codruța Kövesi and Hungarian officials focused on the technical and legislative requirements for Hungary to join the EPPO. This accession process involves a two-phase legislative overhaul to establish prosecutor selection processes and address criminal procedure and data protection rules.

Following these coordination efforts, the EPPO is launching an investigation into the use of EU funds in Hungary. The probe will be conducted by a dedicated team, including at least 10 delegated European prosecutors and a specialized investigative unit led by Kövesi. This development occurs amid political tension between the Hungarian government and EU leadership concerning the rule of law and the management of Union resources.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: European Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate EU funds in Hungary

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is deploying a team of investigators and prosecutors to examine the use of EU funds in Hungary, led by Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-public-prosecutors-office-to-investigate-eu-funds-in-hungary

### 2026-09-29: Hungary coordinates with EPPO on membership and legislative requirements

Hungary is advancing its accession to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). Legislative reforms to establish independent prosecutor selection processes are expected to begin in 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eppo-head-laura-codrua-kvesi-discusses-hungary-membership-in-budapest

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