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Hungary August 20 procurement investigation

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2026-10-10 04:58 UTC → 2026-10-11 09:04 UTC · added removed

The Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) launched an investigation into the public procurement process for the August 20 state event series. The inquiry focused on suspicions of an anti-competitive agreement, following allegations that the winning firm, Hardrock Kft., may have had advance knowledge of the tender. Former MP Ákos Hadházy and Mi Hazánk leader László Toroczkai raised concerns regarding correspondence that allegedly predated the official call for bids. Following this, the The Hungarian Ministry of Interior concluded has since released the results of its own investigation into investigation. The report identified several documentation deficiencies but concluded there is no evidence that the matter. winner of the fireworks contract was predetermined. The Ministry stated noted that while correspondence between officials and Hardrock Kft. did occur, it the sudden shift in contractors was necessary to assess event feasibility after necessitated by the original contractor, termination of contracts with Lounge Event Kft., was terminated for failing to meet obligations. The Ministry concluded which faced financial difficulties that the communications did not prove threatened the winner was decided in advance. Authorities noted event’s execution. The Ministry maintained that an emergency negotiated procedure was used due to the urgency of the timeline, time constraints and that Hardrock Kft. was the only valid bidder among three invited companies. The new contract is valued at over 4 billion HUF. Opposition MP Ákos Hadházy has criticized the report as an attempt to cover up the issue. He has raised further questions regarding potential overpricing and whether the state paid twice for certain pyrotechnic materials. While the Ministry concluded that communications did not prove the winner was decided in advance, critics continue to demand a more detailed financial audit of the procurement process.

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  1. 2026-10-11 09:04 UTC Hungary August 20 procurement investigation
  2. 2026-10-10 04:58 UTC Hungary August 20 procurement investigation

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