He said the deduction was made against the city’s credit line, increasing interest obligations and reducing available operating funds.

The decision only applies to December 2024 and does not affect the capital’s request for legal protection covering the period from May to August 2025, which has already received a first-instance ruling from the Metropolitan Court.

As a result, the city is currently not required to pay HUF 28 bln. However, a second-instance ruling is still pending.

Whether an agreement can be reached with the government depends on whether the capital seeks further legal protection from September, Kiss added.