Moody’s downgraded Hungary’s credit rating outlook due to weak governance and poor EU relations | News in brief

Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded Hungary’s credit rating outlook to negative, citing, among other things, the country’s administrative weaknesses. At the same time, Moody’s confirmed that Hungary’s credit rating remains at Baa2.

The company is concerned that Hungary’s hostile attitude towards the EU could lead to financial consequences. Hungary receives a significant amount of funding from the EU, the condition of which is, among other things, compliance with the rule of law.

According to analysts, Hungary may lose a significant amount of EU funding because the country does not meet the conditions set for the release of the funds.

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