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In an interview published on hirado.hu, the Minister for Public Administration and Regional Development confirmed that Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony would also be invited to participate in the talks.
He said the solidarity contribution, payments levied on wealthier municipalities to support less affluent ones, was being calculated and enforced in accordance with the law, as was the collection of associated debts.
He emphasized the need for constructive cooperation with the Budapest municipality, given the capital’s significant economic role, noting that its GDP is more than twice the national average.
“The government and the city must identify areas of cooperation that can ensure stable financing for Budapest while allowing it to also contribute to develop ment outside the capital,” he said.
Navracsics called the development gap between Budapest and rural Hungary unsustainable, adding, “Budapest must take part in closing that gap faster.”
While the solidarity contribution is lawful, he said, there is now broad agreement that its scope or implementation method should be revised. The January talks will address this issue along with broader financing topics.
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