Hungary allowed to rejoin Erasmus+

June 3, 2026 - Hungary will be allowed to participate again in the European exchange program Erasmus+ starting next academic year. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The decision follows a political shift in the country, where the sixteen-year rule of Viktor Orbán has come to an end. After the elections in April, a new government under Péter Magyar has taken office, promising reforms in the areas of anti-corruption and academic freedom.

More than three years ago, EU funds for Hungary were largely frozen due to concerns about the rule of law. Hungarian universities lost access to European funding, and participation in Erasmus+ was suspended. The European Commission now says there has been sufficient progress to resume cooperation. According to von der Leyen, there is a “strong wind of change,” allowing Hungarian students to join Erasmus+ again from the coming academic year. / HOP & MS

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