EU officials have expressed cautious optimism about their talks with Hungary's government, with a spokesperson describing the initial discussions as a positive step towards unlocking vital funding for the country. The European Commission has been seeking assurances from Budapest that it will comply with EU rules and values, but the Hungarian administration's willingness to engage in dialogue has been welcomed as a potential breakthrough. Meanwhile, another contentious issue has emerged in Italy, where a proposal to offer bounties to lawyers who successfully persuade migrants to return home has sparked widespread criticism. Critics have dubbed the plan "wild west-style" and warned that it could undermine the integrity of the asylum process.
Spokesperson says discussions with Magyar’s administration have been a good start to ‘unblock funds for the benefit of the Hungarian people’The commission also got asked about the Italian proposals for a “wild west-style bounties” that could be paid to Italian lawyers if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home.Our Rome correspondent Angela Giuffrida reported on the controversial proposal over the weekend: Continue reading...
