Posted 1/17/2024, 5:26:45 PM
EU Releases Billions to Hungary After Reforms, But More Aid Still Frozen Amid Rights Worries
- Billions in EU funds released to Hungary after judicial reforms, but billions more still frozen over rights concerns
- Timing raised eyebrows - just before key EU summit where Hungary blocked Ukraine aid
- Hungary broke with EU partners by criticizing Russia sanctions and seeking ceasefire
- EU Commission accused of "giving in to blackmail" but denies funds linked to other issues
- Compromise may be close on long-delayed EU aid package for Ukraine, but threat of Hungarian veto remains