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Hungary unlocks €16.4 billion in EU funds
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Hungary has successfully fulfilled all necessary requirements to unlock approximately €16.4 billion in European Union funds. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced and Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy confirmed that the government met the critical deadline to access these assets, which had been frozen for several years due to concerns regarding corruption and the rule of law. The total package consists of €10 billion from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and €6.4 billion from Cohesion Funds. To achieve this, the Hungarian Parliament passed more than 100 laws over the summer, specifically targeting anti-corruption measures and the strengthening of judicial independence. Furthermore, the The National Recovery Plan was also revised to incorporate modernizations for the energy grid, railways, and rental housing. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy confirmed that the country completed 27 ‘super-milestones’ and over 100 related conditions. The release Following this development, Minister of these funds Economy and Energy István Kapitány reported that the national economy is intended on a growth path, noting that real GDP growth—excluding the agricultural sector—reached 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2025. This marks the strongest performance for the economy since 2010 when adjusted for agriculture. Of the unlocked funds, over €3 billion is designated for the economy and energy sectors. Specifically, 540 billion forints are allocated to energy, grid development, and renewables, while 650 billion forints will be channeled through the Hungarian Development Bank to support national development businesses, energy efficiency, rental housing, and assist Hungary in catching up with other regional economies. student accommodations.
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