Go to the Budapest media bank. File photoBRUSSELS, Sep 18 The European Commission (EC) proposes to freeze obligations to pay certain funds to Hungary from the general budget of the European Union, the decision will be made by the EU Council, European Commissioner Johannes Hahn said at a press conference. As specified in the release EC, this measure, proposed for approval by the Council of the EU, should «ensure the protection of the EU budget and financial interests of the EU from violations of the rule of law in Hungary». />Hungary extends freeze on food and gasoline prices»The Commission proposes a suspension of 65% of obligations under three operational programs as part of the cohesion policy,» Khan said. This could correspond to about 7.5 billion euros of funding from the EU budget, he added. of the European Union for each year is compiled taking into account the parameters of expenditures and the commitments made on expenditures. The Council must make a decision within a month by a qualified by a majority whether the EC proposal should be approved. This period can be extended by a maximum of two months in exceptional circumstances, notes the EC.
