EU President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar on 29 May 2026, welcoming him to Brussels and highlighting the significance of Hungary’s recent election on 12 April. She noted the swearing‑in ceremony on Europe Day, the use of the European anthem, and the flag flying over Parliament as symbols of a new era. Von der Leyen praised the rapid formation of a technocratic government and the implementation of reforms aimed at fighting corruption, including joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, strengthening the Integrity Authority, and revising public procurement law. She announced that, pending reforms, the EU will unlock €10 billion under NextGenerationEU and €4.2 billion from Cohesion funds, and an additional €2.2 billion for academic‑freedom measures. She also welcomed the return of Hungarian students to Erasmus.
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