EU proposes suspending billions of dollars in financing to Hungary over corruption allegations
The European Union's executive arm has proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros in financing for Hungary, where the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces criticism for misusing funds.
The European Commission's budget commissioner, Johannes Hahn told a press conference on Sunday that Budapest was expected to make "game changer" anti-corruption reforms in wake of the funding cut. Despite being a EU member, Hungary has taken a neutral stance on Ukraine conflict and publicly criticised sanctions on Russia, which he says have worsened the energy crisis.
The commission is recommending that the member countries take until November 19 to allow Hungary more time to address the concerns.'Game changer' reforms
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