European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is launching a mechanism to reduce funding for Hungary due to violations of the rule of law in the country. Politico writes about it. This is the first time this procedure has been.

However, before the EU reduces funding for Budapest, it will take time: first there will be a political debate in the Council of the European Union. Then more than 65% of the EU member states must vote for the decision.

The European Commission decided to cut the amount of funds for Hungary after the victory of Viktor Orban for the fourth time in the elections of the prime minister.

He and the ruling Fidesz party are regularly accused of restricting democratic institutions, freedom of speech and diverting citizens' taxes to enrich their families..

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Earlier, during his speech, Viktor Orban included President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the list of his opponents next to Soros and the " The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that Budapest will reconsider its approach to helping Ukraine after the elections.