The prime minister said in a video statement uploaded to Facebook that the EC proposal would "bankrupt Europe" and put an "unbearable burden" on families.
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary was being forced to pay the price of the Commission's support for Ukraine.
The Hungarian government is doing everything to make sure that Hungarian students and researchers no longer suffer discrimination.
Didier Reynders said the Commission will continue consultations with Hungary on the implementation of all reforms and the fulfilment of all criteria necessary for unlocking the funds.