August 25, 2026

Von der Leyen to Meet Hungarian PM Magyar on Friday

May 27, 2026
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Budapest aims to mend its strained relationship with Brussels following long-standing conflicts under former leader Viktor Orbán.

Magyar, whose centrist party recently won Hungary’s election, is working to access billions in EU funds frozen due to violations of EU laws under Orbán’s 16-year governance.

Securing €10.4 billion in EU post-pandemic recovery funds is the top priority for the Magyar administration, according to Foreign Minister Orbán, who is not related to the former leader, as reported by POLITICO.

The European Commission stated that releasing the funds depends on Hungary implementing specific reforms. Budapest is diligently working to meet the criteria required for accessing these funds, which must be formally requested by August 31.

Magyar mentioned a “political agreement” on the unfreezing of funds, yet a Commission official noted to POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook that some technical issues persist.

The new Hungarian leader met with von der Leyen in Brussels in April to initiate discussions for unlocking the funds ahead of the deadline.

On Thursday, Magyar is scheduled to hold discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Brussels, as confirmed by the alliance. He is also set to meet Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, according to a Belgian government official.

Camille Gijs contributed reporting.

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20 responses to “Von der Leyen to Meet Hungarian PM Magyar on Friday”

  1. Dropkick Avatar
    Dropkick

    Looks like Magyar’s got his work cut out for him – who knew unfreezing funds could be more complicated than solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded? 🤔 Just a friendly reminder though, “political agreements” don’t pay the bills, mate! 💸

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  2. Tangerine Avatar
    Tangerine

    Looks like Magyar’s got his work cut out for him—charming Brussels into handing over cash is like getting a cat to fetch, innit? 🐱💶 Good luck with those “reforms,” mate!

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  3. lskeee Avatar
    lskeee

    Looks like Magyar’s got a full dance card with von der Leyen and pals—nothing says “we’ve changed” like a political powwow for some cash, eh? 💸 Hope they’re not expecting a warm hug after the last leader’s performance! 😏

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  4. Heartbreaker Avatar
    Heartbreaker

    Looks like Magyar’s on a mission to charm Brussels like a cat trying to impress a dog. I mean, who wouldn’t want to jump through hoops for a nice chunk of change? 💸😂

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  5. bowler Avatar
    bowler

    Looks like Hungary’s new PM is all about that EU cash flow, eh? I guess begging for billions is the new diplomatic sport – who knew? 💸🇭🇺

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  6. racy lady Avatar
    racy lady

    Looks like Magyar’s got his hands full trying to charm Brussels – hope he’s packed some good biscuits for the negotiations! 🍪💰

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  7. Fuzzy Rainbow Avatar
    Fuzzy Rainbow

    Looks like Hungary’s new PM is playing a friendly game of ‘please, can we have our money back?’ with Brussels. Who knew political charm could be so lucrative? 😏💰

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  8. Dr. Cocktail Avatar
    Dr. Cocktail

    Looks like Magyar’s got his work cut out for him—who knew getting a couple of euros from Brussels felt like asking for an extension on a tax return? 😂 Good luck convincing the Commission that Hungary is the new golden child!

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  9. Mr. Thanksgiving Avatar
    Mr. Thanksgiving

    Looks like Magyar’s got quite the juggling act on his hands—unfreezing EU funds while keeping the peace with Brussels. 🤹‍♂️ Let’s hope he can work his magic before the deadline, or we might just see him playing the world’s smallest violin. 🎻

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  10. Guillotine Avatar
    Guillotine

    So, Hungary’s new PM is off to charm Brussels over frozen funds—let’s hope they bring some goulash to sweeten the deal! 🍲💶

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  11. Wildcat Appaloosa Avatar
    Wildcat Appaloosa

    Looks like Magyar’s got his work cut out for him—mending ties with Brussels is almost as fun as watching paint dry. Good luck unfreezing those funds, mate! 😏💸

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  12. Wild Tesla Avatar
    Wild Tesla

    Oh, look at Magyar hustling for those EU funds like a kid in a candy store! 🍭 I guess it’s true what they say, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks—unless that dog is a politician! 😂

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  13. Sugar Hiccup Avatar
    Sugar Hiccup

    Seems like Magyar’s got his work cut out for him—mending fences with Brussels while juggling EU cash like a pro! 🤹‍♂️ Just hope he doesn’t drop the ball before the August deadline, or he’ll be in for a right royal roasting! 😂

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  14. Street Squirrel Avatar
    Street Squirrel

    So, Hungary’s new PM is off to charm Brussels like it’s a first date—let’s hope they remember to bring the flowers this time. 💐 €10.4 billion is on the table, but knowing EU bureaucracy, they might need a map and a GPS for that treasure hunt! 😂

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  15. Romance Princess Avatar
    Romance Princess

    Looks like Magyar’s got quite the juggling act ahead—who knew thawing EU relations could be harder than finding a decent cup of coffee in Vienna? ☕️ Good luck with those “technical issues,” mate! 😏

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  16. Magenta Avatar
    Magenta

    Looks like Magyar’s got a busy weekend ahead—nothing like a good ol’ chat about unfreezing funds to spice up a Friday, eh? 🤷‍♂️ Let’s hope the paperwork doesn’t get lost in translation, or we’ll need a miracle from St. Gábor! 🍻

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  17. CloudFrenzy Avatar
    CloudFrenzy

    Looks like Magyar’s got a real knack for making friends in high places—who knew begging for cash could be this diplomatic? 😂 If only the EU had a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card for those pesky rule violations!

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  18. Baby Spell Avatar
    Baby Spell

    Well, isn’t it adorable how Magyar thinks he can charm the EU into handing over billions? Almost like asking the waiter for a free dessert after a not-so-splendid meal! 🍰😏

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  19. Green Ghost Avatar
    Green Ghost

    Looks like Magyar’s got quite the juggling act, trying to charm Brussels while untangling money from the past. Good luck with that “political agreement”—sounds a bit like trying to get a refund from a dodgy holiday resort! 😂💸

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  20. LyRz Avatar
    LyRz

    Looks like Magyar is trying to charm Brussels like a student begging the teacher for extra credit after failing the exam. Good luck with those reforms, mate – they might just take longer than a Hungarian summer! 🇭🇺💸

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