Budapest Mayor Accuses Government of Exacerbating City's Financial Crisis

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has accused the Hungarian government of exacerbating the city's financial crisis. In a recent video, Karácsony claims that government restrictions have prevented Budapest from receiving the expected revenue growth, while simultaneously citing unexpected costs, such as the purchase of the Rákosrendező railway station. "The government's austerity measures have left Budapest in a precarious financial situation," Karácsony states in the video. He points to the significant financial burden of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing energy crisis as further evidence of the city's difficulties. The mayor's video presents a stark contrast to the government's official position on Budapest's finances, setting the stage for a potential political showdown. Karácsony's claims have prompted calls for further investigation into the city's budget and the government's role in its current state. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the Budapest municipality and the national government.