The European Commission has dismissed assertions that Hungary has obtained or is in receipt of billions of euros in European Union funds that were previously frozen. Contrary to these claims, Hungary has yet to officially request a payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), according to the Commission. The country still has time to submit the necessary documentation, with a deadline set for September 30, 2026.
The Commission has made it clear that an evaluation of Hungary’s adherence to the required reforms and achievement of “super milestones” will only commence once the payment request is officially submitted. This indicates that the review is still underway and no confirmation has been made regarding the fulfillment of all conditions necessary to release the funds. The RRF mandates that Hungary demonstrate the implementation of the required reforms and investments before any funds can be approved and disbursed by the European Commission.
Once Hungary submits its documentation, the European Commission will review the evidence provided to ensure compliance with the stipulated requirements. Only after this examination will any approved payments be issued. The deadline for all approved payments to be made is December 31, 2026. However, the process might face delays if the submitted documentation requires additional information or corrections due to any identified issues.
This situation has arisen following statements from the TISZA government, which suggested that Hungary had effectively secured the EU funding that had been frozen. The European Commission’s response clarifies that the funds have not yet been transferred, and the process is still ongoing, pending a final assessment. The outcome remains contingent on Hungary meeting the necessary conditions and completing the formal submission process.