France, May 29 -- Von der Leyen announced the release of funds that had been frozen under the divisive rule of former prime minister Viktor Orban, following talks with his pro-Europe successor Peter Magyar in Brussels.

"We can already feel a strong wind of change across Hungary," von der Leyen told a press conference, calling the agreement reached on Friday a "historic breakthrough".

"In only a few weeks, you have driven forward long overdue reforms," she told the conservative leader.

The announcement is a big win for Magyar, who defeated longtime nationalist leader Orban in an election in April, and has been eager to show progress in securing the much needed funds.

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