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Briefing: How Hungary sidesteps Europe’s fraud watchdog

Strategic angle: Viktor Orbán’s government has returned just 18 per cent of funds flagged by the EU’s anti-graft body

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Updated 13 days ago
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The Hungarian government has returned a mere 18% of the funds flagged by the European Union's anti-fraud watchdog. This limited compliance poses significant implications for the integrity of financial oversight within the EU.

The EU's anti-graft body has expressed concerns over Hungary's approach, which may affect future funding and cooperation between Hungary and EU institutions.

This situation highlights the challenges in enforcing compliance within the EU framework, particularly regarding financial governance and accountability in member states.