EU may drop rule-of-law sanctions on Hungary after talks between Metsola and Hungarian opposition leaderExecutive summary: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar to discuss ending the 2018 Article 7 rule‑of‑law procedure against Hungary. A withdrawal would remove a key sanction, potentially restoring EU funds to Hungary and indicating a shift in EU enforcement of rule‑of‑law standards. Roberta Metsola, Péter Magyar, and the Hungarian government Negotiations are expected to continue, with a possible formal vote on the procedure in the coming weeks.The European Parliament launched an Article 7 procedure against Hungary in 2018 for democratic backsliding. Recent talks between Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Hungarian figure Péter Magyar signal a possible withdrawal of that procedure, which could affect EU funding and the political climate in Central Europe.Connected developmentsHegseth launches six‑month review of US force posture in EuropeOil prices hit lowest level since March after US‑Iran ceasefireOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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