The President of the European Commission visited the Budapest City Hall for the first time

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Budapest's City Hall for the first time, meeting with Mayor Gergely Karácsony. During the visit, she honored the heroes of the 1956 revolution and emphasized the importance of freedom, democracy, and justice. The discussions included EU funding for the city's development, addressing challenges like the housing crisis and climate change. Von der Leyen's visit was part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, following an invitation from Prime Minister Péter Magyar.