EU Commission President von der Leyen Visits Budapest City Hall, Highlights 1956 Legacy and EU Funding
Budapest Mayor Karácsony Gergely welcomed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at City Hall, marking her first visit to the venue.
Mayor Karácsony Gergely announced on Facebook that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was received at Budapest's City Hall for the first time in the city's history. He described her remarks as a tribute to the 1956 revolutionaries and the enduring European values of liberty, democracy and truth. Von der Leyen expressed gratitude for Budapest's steadfast protection of those values through numerous exhibitions, statements and actions.
The conversation turned to the role of EU resources in financing major redevelopment projects, especially those addressing the housing shortage and climate challenges. She noted that many upcoming large-scale investments will rely heavily on European support. The meeting was also attended by Tüttő Kata, President of the European Commission for Regions.
Why it matters
The visit underscores EU support for Budapest's development and reaffirms shared democratic values linked to the 1956 uprising.
How this story developed
- Oct 22 Italian Justice Minister Nordio honors Hungary's 1956 uprising at Rome ceremony
- Oct 23 Since the earlier report on Nordiò’s remarks, additional ceremonies have been held in Moscow, Rome and at global landmarks, and opposition parties have announced a boycott of the parliamentary ceremony.
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