Published 09/18/2022 9:30:33 a.m.

Commission proposes funding cut for Hungary but opens compromise path

Summary by Ground News

EU Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn said that despite measures Hungary has proposed to address the deficiencies, the European Commission is recommending the suspension of funds. Any action to suspend the funds must be approved by EU's 27 member countries, and this requires a 55% majority. The European Commission has accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of dismantling democratic institutions.

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Times of India

In a first, EU moves to cut money for Hungary over damaging democracy

Europe News: The EU introduced the new financial sanction two years ago precisely in response to what it says amounts to the undermining of democracy in Poland and

09/18/2022 9:30:33 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary

The move comes amid concerns over democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money in Hungary

09/18/2022 10:01:12 a.m.·India

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Reuters

In a first, European Union moves to cut Hungary funding over damaging democracy

The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under a new sanction meant to better protect the rule of law.

09/18/2022 9:09:12 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

EU proposes to suspend billions in funds to Hungary

The European Union’s executive branch has recommended that the bloc suspend around 7.5 billion euros (dollars) in funding to Hungary. The European Commission is concerned about democratic backsliding and the

09/18/2022 9:11:29 a.m.·United States

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abc News

EU proposes to suspend billions in funds to Hungary

The European Union’s executive branch has recommended that the bloc suspend around 7.5 billion euros (dollars) in funding to Hungary

09/18/2022 11:43:32 a.m.·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

In a first, EU moves to cut money for Hungary over damaging democracy

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under a new sanction meant to better protect the rule of law.

09/18/2022 8:09:00 a.m.·Malaysia

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