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Péter Magyar drops a bombshell: EU funds, repeatedly spent, may not arrive after all
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Péter Magyar drops a bombshell: EU funds, repeatedly spent, may not arrive after all

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Péter Magyar claims his government has negotiated access to 6,000 billion forints in EU funds within weeks, a feat he says the Orbán government failed to achieve in three years.
  • Magyar criticizes the Fidesz party for allegedly blocking anti-corruption measures and attempting to prevent Hungarians from accessing these funds.
  • He questions Fidesz's motives for potentially jeopardizing funding for healthcare, education, transport, businesses, and development programs.

Péter Magyar, a prominent political figure, has announced a significant breakthrough in securing European Union funds for Hungary, asserting that his government negotiated access to 6,000 billion forints (approximately €15 billion) in just a few weeks. He contrasted this achievement with the three years it allegedly took the previous Orbán government to make no progress on the same issue.

We have adopted the anti-corruption measures, thanks to which Hungarians can access the 6,000 billion forints in EU funds that they are entitled to.

— Péter MagyarMagyar announced the breakthrough on his social media profile.

Magyar framed the development as a victory for Hungarians, stating that anti-corruption measures have been adopted, paving the way for the release of these crucial funds. He directly accused the ruling Fidesz party of obstructing these efforts. According to Magyar, Fidesz first voted against anti-corruption legislation in Parliament and is now attempting to block access to the funds through the Constitutional Court.

In a series of pointed questions, Magyar challenged Fidesz's intentions. He questioned why the party would seek to deny Hungarians billions of forints designated for essential sectors like healthcare, education, and transportation. He also raised concerns about Fidesz's alleged efforts to hinder programs focused on energy efficiency, social housing construction, and rural development.

What might be going through the minds of the Fidesz faction when they want to take away billions from Hungarian healthcare, education, transport, and Hungarian businesses?

— Péter MagyarMagyar questioned Fidesz's motives regarding the EU funds.

Magyar's statements, shared on his social media profile, suggest a stark political division over the utilization of EU funds and Hungary's economic future. He implied that Fidesz's actions are aimed at preventing the economic revitalization that his government intends to pursue, an endeavor he claims Fidesz has been incapable of achieving over the past four years.

What is the reason they want to prevent us from jointly launching the Hungarian economy, which they have been unable to do for four years?

— Péter MagyarMagyar questioned Fidesz's motives regarding the Hungarian economy.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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