Hungary’s EPPO entry opens scrutiny of spending dating back to 2021

Hungary’s entry into the European Public Prosecutor’s Office gives the institution jurisdiction over relevant spending dating back to 1 June 2021, according to Euronews. That places EU-funded expenditure from the previous Orbán government within the office’s remit.

CompletedThe LedgersSource date · 10 July 2026

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The European Commission approved Hungary as the EPPO’s 25th participating state on 10 July 2026. The decision followed Péter Magyar’s election victory in April on an anti-corruption platform, after billions in EU funds had been suspended over corruption risks.

Based on reporting from: Euronews.

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