Sweden is leading the demand, backed by Austria, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Estonia. The proposal would strengthen links between EU funding and respect for the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, a move shaped by years of disputes with Viktor Orbán’s former government in Hungary over Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions and democratic standards. The debate comes as Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to rebuild ties with Brussels and recover frozen EU funds. Supporters say the rules would also guard against future governments seen in Brussels as acting in bad faith. The budget talks are expected to continue for months.