Cutting EU funds for Hungary – a feint, not a blow
Commission plan makes for good headlines, but impact moot, says columnist Beatriz Ríos
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Commission plan makes for good headlines, but impact moot, says columnist Beatriz Ríos
Critics point out that Hungary will continue to receive substantial inflows of EU funds since the proposed suspension applies only to around 22 percent of total EU subsidies earmarked for Hungary in the bloc's current budget for 2021-2027.
Commissioner Johannes Hahn, in charge of Budget and Administration, said the figure amounts to 65% of the commitments for three operational programs under cohesion policy and about a third of cohesion funds the country received from the EU budget.
Washington, D.C. — CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham announced today that Meghan Tente will serve as Chief of Staff and Gates S. Hurand will serve as Senior Counsel. In addition, Lily Chu will serve as interim Senior Counsel. Commissioner Pham will make additional leadership staff announcements in the coming weeks.
<p><span>CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham announced today that Meghan Tente will serve as Chief of Staff and Gates S. Hurand will serve as Senior Counsel. In addition, Lily Chu will serve as interim Senior Counsel. Commissioner Pham will make additional leadership staff announcements in the coming weeks.</span></p>