The European Commission has paused decisions related to Hungary to avoid influencing the upcoming elections and to prevent providing ammunition for Prime Minister Orbán's anti-EU rhetoric. Hungary's elections in April could see Orbán lose power, with the opposition Tisza Party currently leading in polls. The Commission's inaction on issues like the Budapest Pride Ban and financial decisions is seen as a political strategy. Orbán's government has faced sanctions and criticism from the EU, but he continues to frame Hungary as a victim of EU policies. The Commission is also investigating allegations of spying linked to the Orbán government, but progress is slow. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)