The comprehensive transformation of the NKA has begun, here are the details

The Ministry responsible for Social Relations and Culture announced the government's restructuring of the National Cultural Fund (NKA). Recent legal amendments will eliminate the privileged rights of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA) in cultural funding decisions. The appointment of the NKA vice president will no longer require the MMA president's opinion, and MMA's special powers related to professional colleges and cultural resource distribution will be removed, giving more authority to delegates from cultural professional organizations. If approved, the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. A public consultation will begin regarding the proposal, which aims to restore the NKA's credibility and democratize the cultural funding system. The proposed 2027 budget has sparked outrage, with critics claiming it perpetuates old funding priorities. Officials attempted to clarify that the proposal reflects a transitional state, with ongoing legal and institutional reforms.