Commission statement on technical meetings with the incoming Hungarian Government

On 17 and 18 April, a European Commission high-level delegation held technical meetings in Budapest with senior representatives from the incoming Hungarian Government.

This was organised following contacts between President von der Leyen and Prime Minister-Designate Peter Magyar, and commitment on both sides to start work on various urgent topics.

The meetings were an early opportunity for practical discussions on how to move forward and make real progress to unlock EU funds earmarked for Hungary, that are frozen due to corruption and rule of law concerns. This necessary work will continue.