The European Commission has clarified that Hungary has not yet secured or received any of the billions of euros in European Union funds that were previously frozen. Despite recent claims from the TISZA government suggesting otherwise, Hungary has not officially submitted its payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The deadline for the country to submit the necessary documentation is September 30, 2026.
Once Hungary submits its payment request, the European Commission will begin assessing whether the country has met the required reforms and “super milestones.” As of now, this assessment process has not commenced, and no confirmation has been made regarding the fulfillment of all conditions. The process requires Hungary to demonstrate that it has implemented the necessary reforms and investments as outlined under the RRF framework.
Only after the European Commission receives and reviews Hungary’s submission will any funds be approved for release. If approved, the payments are scheduled to be disbursed by December 31, 2026. However, should there be any issues or discrepancies found in Hungary’s documentation, further corrections may be necessary, potentially causing delays in the process.
This development follows assertions from Hungary’s government that the funding had effectively been secured. However, the European Commission’s position firmly indicates that no funds have been transferred yet, with the final approval still pending completion of the assessment process.