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Budapest faces financial crisis after treasury withdrawal; mayor calls action unlawful and plans protest.
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony announced an emergency assembly to address a financial crisis after the Hungarian Treasury withdrew 6.2 billion forints from the city’s accounts, calling the move unlawful and citing a Supreme Court ruling.
He accused the government of unconstitutional actions undermining public services and worker pay, stressing the need for urgent intervention to prevent bankruptcy.
The city plans a demonstration dubbed “Budapest Pride 2.0” to deliver its demands to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meanwhile, Budapest prepares for its festive season with expanded Christmas tram decorations, new safety measures, and EU-funded renovations.
Hungary remains among the world’s safest countries, with strong public confidence in law enforcement, and continues to attract foreign investment despite a veto on the EU’s higher education strategy over Erasmus access.
A court also ruled that a key opposition-discrediting report was fabricated, raising concerns about media integrity.
Budapest se enfrenta a una crisis financiera después de la retirada de tesorería; el alcalde califica la acción de ilegal y planea protestar.