MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign.

The European Parliament is set to hold a debate about the allocation of public defence funds to Hungary over fears that the money may be misused by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces a difficult election in April.

The money in question is part of the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, a €150 billion loan scheme that enables member states to finance the purchase of defence equipment.