Péter Magyar explained in parliament why the budget proposal still includes the MMA and the Institute for Hungarian Studies.

Péter Magyar discussed the budget debate in parliament, emphasizing the importance of independent budget sections. He noted that organizations like the State Audit Office and the National Judicial Office prepare their proposals, which the government must present unchanged. The upcoming budget will undergo significant changes, particularly in culture, with ongoing evaluations of numerous organizations. The restructuring of the Hungarian Academy of Arts will require constitutional amendments and revisions of 150 laws. Initial budget modifications are planned, followed by a comprehensive overhaul of cultural funding. Similar changes are expected for research institutes, including the Hungarian Research Institute and the National Strategy Research Institute, which are still referred to by their old names due to pending legal formalities.