Hungary\u2019s prime minister-elect P\u00e9ter Magyar said he has held high-level talks in Hungary over the past two days with European Commission leaders, as his government moves to unlock suspended European Union funding and reset relations with Brussels.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Tisza Party leader said he made clear during the discussions that his incoming government would begin work with an unprecedented mandate and responsibility, calling the election result a major opportunity for both Hungary and Europe.<\/p>\n
Magyar said restoring access to EU funds would be a top priority, arguing that the resources are essential to restarting the Hungarian economy.<\/p>\n
\u2018EU funding is not charity,\u2019 he said, describing the money as compensation for Hungary\u2019s contributions to the bloc and its role within Europe.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, Magyar outlined key commitments of the incoming government during the talks, including anti-corruption measures, Hungary\u2019s accession to the European Public Prosecutor\u2019s Office, and restoring the independence of the judiciary, the press and higher education.<\/p>\n
He said the new government intends to fully implement those pledges while working to secure the release of EU funds currently frozen over rule-of-law concerns.<\/p>\n
Magyar added that detailed technical discussions had begun at the highest professional level, describing them as the first steps in a complex but urgent process.<\/p>\n
\u2018There was broad agreement on the need to begin substantive work to ensure Hungary receives the funds it is entitled to\u2019 <\/p>\n
While acknowledging that the consequences of the outgoing government\u2019s policies would not disappear overnight, he said the focus was on solutions rather than excuses, and that there was broad agreement on the need to begin substantive work to ensure Hungary receives the funds it is entitled to.<\/p>\n
\u2018The first steps have been taken in the right direction,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Magyar also announced that his third foreign trip after taking the oath of office is expected to be to Brussels, where he plans to seek a comprehensive political agreement with EU institutions and member states to accelerate the release of funding for Hungarian citizens and businesses.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Hungarian people made a clear decision that Hungary belongs in Europe,\u2019 Magyar said.<\/p>\n
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