German compromise on releasing EU funds 'caves in to Viktor Orbán'

Concerned MEPs say definition of rule of law narrowed to unblock Covid recovery moneyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGermany has been accused of caving into Viktor Orbán over the control of EU funds, as German diplomats attempt to settle a row that threatens to hold up billions of coronavirus recovery funds.European Union leaders had agreed a €1.8tn (£1.63 tn) financial package, consisting of a €750bn coronavirus recovery fund and a €1.074tn budget for 2021-27, at an epic four-day summit in July but turning that into legal texts that command the support of the European parliament has led to further disputes. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/29/german-compromise-on-releasing-eu-funds-caves-in-to-viktor-orban #european_union #germany #hungary #poland #europe #finland #world_news #economic_recovery #business #economics #human_rights #coronavirus_outbreak