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European Commission proposal to unlock €4.2 billion for Hungary and reopen Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access

The European Commission proposed to unlock €4.2 billion in EU funds for Hungary and reopen Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access to Hungarian students and researchers, citing Hungary's steps on rule of law and protection of the Union's financial interests.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen says Erasmus access for young Hungarians next academic year is a shared ambition

    Von der Leyen notes progress on fundamental rights and academic freedom and says Erasmus access for young Hungarians as early as next academic year is a shared ambition.

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    We’re on a good direction of travel on fundamental rights. Notably on academic freedom. It is so important that young Hungarians can benefit from the wonderful experience of Erasmus. As early as the next academic year. This is our shared ambition.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Today, we are proposing to unlock €4.2 billion and reopen the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers.”

    Von der Leyen acknowledges that Hungary took steps to protect the Union's financial interests and proposes to unlock 4.2 billion euros and reopen Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.

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    Hungary has taken important steps to strengthen the rule of law and protect the Union’s financial interests. And reforms deliver results. Today, we are proposing to unlock €4.2 billion and reopen the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers. I am very glad that they will once again fully benefit from the opportunities our Union creates. https://t.co/ZUgPLTlPnv

    On unlocking funds and reopening Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for Hungary.

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