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Hungary may receive nearly €10 billion from EU recovery funds, previously blocked during Viktor Orbán's government. The European Commission is set to approve funding soon. Officials confirmed that the evaluation of reforms is nearly complete, with no major obstacles identified. Budapest could receive the full requested amount or a close percentage. However, final approval at the European level is still required. The new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, prioritized recovering these funds after defeating Orbán. Hungary had to meet 27 essential conditions and over 100 objectives to access the funds, which include investments in infrastructure. The deadline for authorizing payments is tight, with a requirement to complete them by the end of 2026. Brussels has already approved €4.2 billion in cohesion funds but has suspended another €2.2 billion due to unmet conditions regarding academic freedom and LGBTI+ rights.