What Hungary joining the EPPO will mean for investigating EU fraud and corruption cases

Péter Magyar, the new prime minister of Hungary, has promised to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) as part of a package to secure EU funds that were previously frozen due to rule-of-law concerns. Despite the Orbán government's historical opposition to the EPPO, Magyar's administration aims to implement necessary legislative changes to facilitate Hungary's membership. The EPPO is seen as crucial in combating corruption and ensuring accountability in the use of EU funds, which have been a contentious issue in Hungary. The process of joining the EPPO involves complex legal adjustments and a tight timeline to access significant EU funds.