EU Commission Proposes Unblocking €4.2B for Hungary, Reopening Erasmus+

The European Commission has proposed releasing €4.2 billion in frozen EU funds to Hungary and reopening the Erasmus+ program, following years of disputes over rule-of-law concerns. The proposal marks a notable softening of the Commission's stance, though final approval rests with EU member states, leaving room for political pushback. This shift could ease tensions between Brussels and Budapest but may face resistance from other member states.