Ryanair does not have to pay the HUF 300 million fine imposed by the Government Office, the Curia issued a final decision in the extra profit tax dispute.
The European Commission will continue to monitor Hungary, and if there is a step backward in judicial independence, the restrictions will be reinstated.
On February 16, the European Court of Justice will hand down the final verdict in a case brought by the Hungarian and Polish governments over the so-called EU rule of law mechanism.