Péter Magyar seeks EU Commission deal to release €10.4bn in frozen Hungarian funds (euobserver.com)

• EU demands 27 rule-of-law and economic reforms to unfreeze €10.4bn.
• Constitutional amendment targets university governance to restore Erasmus+.
• Pension and tax reforms remain sticking points; deal anticipated soon.

"Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar heads to Brussels this week to negotiate the release of €10.4bn in frozen EU funds. The European Commission demands implementation of 27 'super milestones' covering rule-of-law reforms, anti-corruption measures, judicial independence, and pension sustainability. Magyar's government has already proposed a constitutional amendment to end private foundation control of universities, which could restore Erasmus+ access. Economic reforms, including removal of windfall taxes, remain contentious. A preliminary agreement is expected soon."