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Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

BUDAPEST, April 17 - Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his efforts to unblock funds frozen… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 17, 2026, 12:04 PM
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The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 12:04 PM

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

BUDAPEST, April 17 - Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his efforts to unblock funds frozen by the bloc over disputes with his predecessor.

The GuardianApr 17, 2026, 11:21 AM

EU officials arrive in Hungary for high-stakes talks with Magyar’s government

Departing PM Viktor Orbán admits ‘political era has ended’ as EU says ‘clock is ticking’ to resolve important issues EU officials have arrived in Budapest for high-stakes talks aimed at reshaping the bloc’s strained relationship with Hungary, weeks before the new government takes office, as the country’s departing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, admitted a “political era has ended” and suggested he would stay on as leader of his party in his first interview since the election. Speaking to the pro-government outlet Patrióta, Orbán described Sunday’s election as an “emotional rollercoaster” after the opposition Tisza party won a landslide victory , bringing an end to his 16 years in power. Continue reading...

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