Hungary’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has stated his administration’s priority is to eliminate the daily EUR 1 million fine levied by the European Commission. The fine stems from disagreements over Hungary’s asylum policies, which the EU has previously ruled violate its laws. Details of how Magyar intends to achieve this remain unclear, but he has publicly committed to resolving the dispute. The penalty has been a long-standing point of contention between Hungary and the EU, creating significant financial strain. This pledge marks a key policy objective for the new government. Further information is available via Daily News Hungary.