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Hungarian government review of SZTFH regulatory authority

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2026-09-04 07:37 UTC → 2026-09-05 09:14 UTC · added removed

The Hungarian government has initiated a process to potentially dissolve the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), an independent body overseeing sectors such as gambling, tobacco retail, mining, and concession contracts. Justice Minister Márta Görög has been tasked with submitting a report by September 30 regarding the legal framework for dissolving the authority and transferring its duties to government-controlled entities. The move follows controversy regarding a July decision by the SZTFH to extend a casino concession in Sopron until 2061 without a public tender. Prime Minister Péter Magyar criticized the agency, stating it “served private interests, not public interests” and lacked independence. In addition to the potential dissolution, dissolution of the government intends to legislate SZTFH and the removal abolition of the agency’s veto power over Concession Council, Prime Minister Magyar has announced a broader, comprehensive review of various long-term concession contracts systems. This review, which began in June, includes tobacco, casinos, the 35-year highway network, and abolish the Concession Council. MOHU waste management concession. The SZTFH has government stated it will cooperate with the legal audit, emphasizing its role that previous structures allowed significant revenue to remain in maintaining a predictable regulatory environment for private hands rather than benefiting the national economy. state. Regarding waste management, officials noted concerns over contract fulfillment and the risk of significant EU fines. The administration intends to redirect funds recovered from these restructuring efforts toward the healthcare sector.

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  1. 2026-09-05 09:14 UTC Hungarian government review of SZTFH regulatory authority
  2. 2026-09-04 07:37 UTC Hungarian government review of SZTFH regulatory authority

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