EU Maintains €18 Billion Freeze on Hungary Over Rule of Law Issues
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The EU will keep €18 billion in funds frozen for Hungary due to lack of progress on rule of law reforms, with ongoing concerns about democratic backsliding and civil society restrictions, despite some previous unblocking of funds. The dispute highlights tensions between Brussels and Budapest over legal and political issues, including Hungary's refusal to pay a court-imposed fine.
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