In a written answer on 17 June 2026, Commissioner Michael McGrath, on behalf of the European Commission, outlined the EU's existing toolbox to safeguard electoral integrity in Hungary amid reports of Russian interference, while reiterating that election organisation remains a national competence. The response, to a priority question from MEPs Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE), Michał Wawrykiewicz (PPE), and Sophie Wilmès (Renew), did not confirm the credibility of the specific allegations but pointed to measures already deployed, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Political Advertising Regulation, and the European Democracy Shield. The Commission noted that Hungary's Digital Services Coordinator held a DSA Election Roundtable on 5 March 2026, and that the Rapid Response System under the Code of Conduct on Disinformation operated from 16 March to 19 April 2026. The answer also referenced the European Centre for Democratic Resilience, set up in February 2026, which supports member states in countering threats to democratic processes. The Commission stopped short of addressing whether Hungarian authorities' facilitation of interference would violate Article 2 TEU, instead emphasising its commitment to assist member states in ensuring free and fair elections within their competences. The response signals a cautious, procedural approach, prioritising existing frameworks over new enforcement actions, and leaves the question of potential Treaty violations unaddressed.