Yet these are crucial proposals that could also help free up EU funds
Germany leads the other camp
EP resolution on Hungary's rotating presidency adopted
EU affairs' ministers deem the rule of law and anti-EU policy concerns too serious to overlook
Budapest shrugs off seemingly mounting political pressure
Johannes Hahn says the Orbán cabinet has yet to meet many of Brussels' requests
The latest judicial law amendment has helped the case, according to the Deputy Justice Minister
9 June 2024 is the most likely date
EU allows higher aid volumes in parts of the Southern Transdanubia and Northern Hungary regions
Wants to lift sanctions on three individuals
Long debate expected on preventing sanction circumvention
The Orbán cabinet's discriminatory laws caused tension
A long way to go before funding is secured
Further delays in EU fund disbursement would highlight policy credibility questions
Lengthy assessment procedure will start only in June at the earliest
Veto after veto after veto
Judicial independence to be strengthened