The European Commission has firmly denied assertions that Hungary has already received or secured billions of euros in European Union funds that were previously frozen. Contrary to these claims, the Commission clarified that Hungary has yet to submit its official payment request under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The nation is required to submit the necessary documentation by September 30, 2026.
According to the Commission, the evaluation of Hungary’s compliance with mandated reforms and “super milestones” will only commence once the payment request is filed. Therefore, the review process has not started, and there is no confirmation that all conditions have been satisfied. Under the RRF, Hungary needs to demonstrate that it has implemented the required reforms and investments before any funds can be approved.
The European Commission emphasized that it will scrutinize Hungary’s submission thoroughly before any funds are released. All approved payments are set to be disbursed by December 31, 2026. However, should there be any discrepancies or if additional documentation is required, the process might face delays.
The situation arose following statements from Hungary’s TISZA government suggesting that the country had already secured the EU funding. The European Commission’s response underscores that the funds have not been transferred yet and highlights that the final evaluation is still pending.