(London, February 12, 2026) – Hungary’s government dealt a severe blow to the rule of law by issuing a decree that terminates ongoing court cases challenging a tax on municipalities, Human Rights Watch said today.
The European Commission in 2022 suspended the money to Budapest over what it said was democratic backsliding by Hungary's right-wing populist government and failures to tackle corruption and ensure judicial independence.
A serious legal turn of events is looming in Brussels concerning Hungary’s EU funds ... At a hearing in October 2025, the Commission argued that the dispute is running parallel to another infringement procedure concerning Hungary ... Hungary Today .