Judit Lannert: We are building 10,000 new dormitory places for 30 billion forints

Hungary plans to create at least 10,000 new dormitory places and build long-term rental apartments by 2027, with 30 billion HUF in EU funding. Education Minister Judit Lannert emphasized the need for affordable housing for students, aiming to alleviate housing difficulties for those in higher education and young professionals. The Wekerle program focuses on providing secure housing options for students. Additionally, Lannert discussed ongoing curriculum reforms to reduce the amount of mandatory content and lighten student workloads, with changes expected to be implemented in the 2027/2028 school year.