The European Commission has clarified that Hungary has not yet received or secured billions of euros in European Union funds that were previously frozen. Contrary to claims made by the TISZA government, the Commission stated that Hungary has not submitted its official payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), a necessary step for accessing these funds.
Hungary has a deadline of September 30, 2026, to provide the required documentation for the RRF. The European Commission emphasized that it would only evaluate Hungary’s adherence to the necessary reforms and “super milestones” upon receiving the payment request. As of now, the review process is incomplete, and there is no confirmation that Hungary has met all the conditions needed to access the funding.
Under the RRF, Hungary is required to demonstrate that it has implemented the stipulated reforms and investments. Once Hungary submits the evidence, the European Commission will review the documentation to determine if the funds can be approved for release. This process underscores the conditional nature of the funding, as compliance with EU requirements is mandatory.
Any payments that are approved will be processed by December 31, 2026. However, the European Commission warned that any discrepancies in Hungary’s submission could prompt a request for additional documentation or corrections, potentially delaying the release of funds.
The Commission’s statement challenges assertions from Hungary’s TISZA government about having secured the EU funding. The European Commission’s response makes it clear that no funds have been transferred yet, and the final assessment of Hungary’s compliance with the RRF requirements is still pending.