Municipalities requested significantly more money for asbestos removal than the government allocated for this.

Thirty-five municipalities submitted a total funding request of 5.5 billion HUF for a government grant related to the asbestos scandal in western Hungary. The Ministry of Rural Development confirmed this information. Szombathely's mayor expressed concerns about the unrealistic requirements set by the Hungarian State Treasury for the application process. The original funding cap was set at 3 billion HUF, but officials indicated it could be increased if necessary. The grant aims to support temporary covering of asbestos-containing rocks to prevent hazardous fibers from entering the air. Critics argue this method is not a permanent solution and could lead to higher costs in the future. Szombathely has already covered contaminated roads with bitumen and is progressing with other remediation efforts. Recent measurements showed asbestos levels below the threshold in some areas, but concerns remain about the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.