# Hungarian state communication procurement reform > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-state-communication-procurement-reform > Updated: 2026-10-29T09:23:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Hungarian government is restructuring the system for awarding state communication and event management contracts. This reform follows the termination of framework agreements with the Lounge Group, valued at 150 billion forints, and the dismissal of leadership at the National Communication Office and the National Event Management Agency in August. The new procurement model aims to increase market competition by allowing up to ten different enterprises to participate in state orders, moving away from a system that relied on a single group of contractors. Authorities are currently reviewing previous contracts and financial performances, with several criminal investigations underway regarding past agreements. In response to the proposed changes, eight professional associations representing the creative, communication, media, and event management industries have requested an extension to the current five day consultation period. While the groups welcome efforts to restore market transparency and competition, they argue the current timeframe is insufficient for meaningful professional consultation on tenders that could set precedents for future public procurement. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Hungary to reform state communication procurement system Hungary is reforming its state communication procurement process to end a monopoly and introduce competition among up to ten different enterprises. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-to-reform-state-communication-procurement-system ### 2026-10-28: Hungarian industry associations seek extension for communications market consultations Eight Hungarian industry associations are calling for an extension to a five-day consultation period regarding new communications and event management tenders to ensure fair market competition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-industry-associations-seek-extension-for-communications-market-consultations --- Cite as: Hungarian state communication procurement reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-state-communication-procurement-reform