17 billion euros were suspended, which harmed Hungary's competitiveness and influenced how voters decided.
75% confidence
EconomyHungary
Omissions
The specific statement by Ursula von der Leyen directly citing the €17 billion figure could not be located in the available sources
The €17 billion refers to funds frozen/blocked due to rule-of-law concerns under the Orbán government, not necessarily a new suspension
Sources are secondary news outlets rather than primary official EU statements
The context involves post-election negotiations to release these funds for the incoming Magyar government
Sources
SecondaryReuters17 billion euros in EU funds that have been blocked due to rule-of-law concerns under the outgoing government
SecondaryRFI€17 billion in frozen funding - Hungary's incoming government is entering talks with European Union leaders aimed at releasing €17 billion in frozen funding
SecondaryPolitico€17B in EU funds frozen for Hungary