Gergely Karácsony received Ursula von der Leyen at the City Hall

Gergely Karácsony welcomed Ursula von der Leyen at the City Hall, marking her first visit there as President of the European Commission. He highlighted her tribute to the heroes of 1956, emphasizing the importance of freedom, democracy, and truth as core European values. Von der Leyen expressed gratitude for Budapest's commitment to these values over the years. They discussed how returning EU funds will aid Budapest's development and resilience against housing crises and climate change. The meeting also included Kata Tüttő, president of the European Committee of the Regions. Von der Leyen spoke at a parliamentary celebration for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution.