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Following the recent election, Péter Magyar from the Tisza Party visited the President at the Sándor Palace. He also appeared on national radio to discuss the future of the country. During his interview, he suggested that the government should change how the public media works to make it more honest. Political experts are watching closely as the country prepares for a new government to take over.
In the world of culture, the director of the National Theatre called a special meeting for his staff to discuss changes after the election. At the same time, many families are disappointed because a popular home renovation program has been paused in several parts of the country. This happened because the money set aside for these grants ran out faster than expected.
Changes are also happening in transportation and the economy. A leader at the national railway company expressed concerns that the government is making big decisions without asking experts first. While car manufacturing has slowed down, new battery factories are growing. Local mayors are also asking the government to let cities keep more of their tax money to help local residents.
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