Hungary Commits to European Public Prosecutor’s Office

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the development, describing the move as a vital safeguard for ensuring that EU capital serves the public interest rather than falling victim to fraud. This commitment follows high-level negotiations earlier this year between Brussels and Hungarian leadership, including Prime Minister Peter Magyar, aimed at addressing systemic governance hurdles.

Securing entry into the EPPO is a key milestone for Budapest to access 16.4 billion euros ($18.7 billion) in previously withheld financial support. The release of these funds depends on Hungary demonstrating concrete progress in its anti-corruption enforcement, with the EPPO's oversight acting as a primary mechanism to verify that reforms are being implemented effectively on the ground.