OLAF recently concluded systematic misuse of EU funds in Hungary, specifically concerning the agricultural fund.
Justice & Anti-CorruptionHungary
- Omissions
- The specific amount recommended for recovery (EUR 7.5 million) was not mentioned by the MEP
- OLAF also recommended the immediate repayment of EUR 2.5 million in addition to the recovered amount
- The investigation found systemic weaknesses in fund management, which goes beyond individual cases
- Sources
- PrimaryEuropean Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) - Official WebsiteOLAF has uncovered serious issues in a number of projects in Hungary funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The investigation revealed systemic weaknesses in the management of these funds.
- SecondaryEucrim - European Criminal Law Academic Network8 January 2026: OLAF reports that it finalised an investigation that revealed systemic weaknesses in the management of EU funds in Hungary. OLAF recommended the recovery of EUR 7.5 million disbursed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the immediate repayment of EUR 2.5 million.