Minister Gulyás: We are not heading toward peace, but wading deeper into war
Minister Gulyás also congratulated President Karol Nawrocki on his election victory, expressing hope he could bolster peace-oriented positions and American efforts to broker a peace deal.
Turning to domestic matters, the minister addressed the financial instability of the Budapest municipality. He blamed the Karácsony–Tisza coalition for driving the city into bankruptcy and emphasized that 'while the responsibility lies with the left-wing city leadership, every resident of Budapest must bear the burden.' The government has tasked Minister Gulyás and State Secretary Csaba Latorcai with initiating talks and overseeing a full financial audit of the capital. They stressed that any government assistance depends on restoring a lawful, transparent budget.
Regarding the recent natural disaster in Parajd, Transylvania, in which the local salt mine was flooded, he said this was caused in part by human negligence. The Hungarian government has allocated HUF 10 million in emergency aid and dispatched water management experts to assist in recovery efforts.
Finally, Gulyás reaffirmed that the government will enforce the child protection law during upcoming Pride events, suggesting they be held in venues that comply with legal standards, such as Kincsem Park.
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