Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest and current president of the European Committee of the Regions, has declared her intention to release the EU funds withheld from Hungary. In a context of tension with Brussels and with the 2026 elections on the horizon, the opposition figure assures that Budapest suffered under Orbán's government and warns of a centralization that threatens European regions.
Digital bureaucracy as the key to accessing frozen funds 🔐
To recover the €21 billion blocked, Hungary must meet 27 super milestones, including judicial and anti-corruption reforms. The implementation of blockchain-based fund management systems and real-time transparency platforms would be key to auditing public spending. However, Orbán's government has shown resistance to adopting these external control technologies, preferring centralized systems that hinder traceability.
Tüttő: the heroine who promises to return the money Orbán lost 🦸♀️
The former deputy mayor assures she will release the funds like someone finding their car keys after a night of partying. But watch out, because the road is full of potholes: Orbán has been saying for years that those funds are his, and now it turns out the key is held by a lady from the Committee of the Regions. Meanwhile, in Budapest, citizens wonder if the money will arrive before the metro construction finishes on its own.