The SAFE instrument will inject no less than 16.5 billion euros.
85% confidence
DefenceHungary
Omissions
The precise figure reported in official sources is €17.4 billion, not €16.5 billion
The €17.4 billion represents Hungary's request/investment plan submitted to the Commission, not necessarily an approved or finalized allocation
The SAFE instrument provides loans (not grants) for defence and security investments
The funding is conditional and has been subject to rule of law concerns that could affect Hungary's access
The claim uses the figure of 16.5 billion which appears to be a rounded or slightly outdated approximation
Sources
SecondaryEuronewsHungary has requested €17.4 billion in SAFE funds to boost its army, which would be the third biggest SAFE allocation among member states
SecondaryXinhua News AgencyHungary submits 17.4 bln-euro investment plan under EU defense instrument SAFE
SecondaryEuractivRule of law concerns could cost Hungary its €16 billion in defence loans under SAFE