Commission outlines plan to cut €7.5bn in EU funding to Hungary

The Commission unveiled its plan on Sunday, proposing to cut by a third the cohesion funding that Hungary is due to receive by 2027, a programme that funds development in economically disadvantaged areas of the European Union.It represents the first use of the EU’s new “conditionality mechanism”, which allows for funds to be withheld due to rule-of-law concerns, which was introduced two years ago amid pressure to address democratic backsliding in Hungary and Poland.

Commissioner Johannes Hahn, in charge of budget and administration, told journalists: “Today’s decision is a clear demonstration of the commission’s resolve to protect the EU budget, and to use all tools at our disposal to ensure this important objective.” The move was greeted by some as a welcome if belated step to address the problem of growing autocracy and the abuse of funds in Hungary.

Orbán’s political director, Balázs Orbán, promised that the Hungarian government would be able to meet the commission’s demands within three months “and receive EU funds”, while Polish media reported that Warsaw could seek to block any cuts to funding imposed on Hungary.

Anyone getting a sense how this is going to end 🤔 Viktor Orbán may not be palatable but he is democratically elected. Just think the EU fast tracking 🇺🇦 for membership (it will never actually happen), Putin the Pig must B looking on with bemusement as the EU slowly implodes

Wasn’t he democratically elected?

If it wasn't for the Hungarians, we'd all be Muslim. But the West forget the bravery and loyalty of the Hungarian peoples when it doesn't suit their narrative. Orban may not be St Mother Teresa, but even she would be grateful for what was most important to her - her faith. Közi.

But they don't mind giving the most corrupt country 10s of billions to keep St Zelly in white powder, and the black market healthy,

About time!

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EU set to pull €7.5bn from Hungary over rule-of-law violationsMove by European Commission follows lack of progress from Budapest in allaying officials’ concerns About time. I support the EU in this action. Hungary has become a rogue state within the EU. Personally I’d give them their marching orders unless they start behaving to the standards expected of EU member states. Russian propaganda targeted the Christians in Hungary to win election-'If you don't vote for Orban,Hungary will lose it's Christian values.Kids will have 2 dad's instead of dad+mom'.Little did they know they'd been duped by Putin so he'd secure better trade deal for Russia
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