Relief: Hungarian municipalities will not have to pay 30 billion next year

The government is abolishing the payment obligation for local governments to the regional development fund, providing a financial relief of approximately 30-35 billion HUF. Minister Viktória Lőrincz announced a reduction of 62 billion HUF in solidarity contributions and the cessation of the industrial tax increase deduction. Cities will receive 10 billion HUF in state aid for public transport operations and development, with an additional 50 billion HUF allocated for Budapest's public transport restructuring. Financial conditions for Budapest and its districts will improve by at least 84 billion HUF due to the 2027 budget. County cities will have 29 billion HUF more available next year, while rural towns will receive an additional 25 billion HUF for infrastructure improvements. Villages will manage 37 billion HUF more next year.