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A Budapesti Közgyűlés új intézkedéseket hozott a város biztonsága érdekében. Elfogadták Vitézy Dávid javaslatát a BKK szabályozó testület létrehozására és együttműködnek civil szervezetekkel a korrupció ellen. A javaslatok közé tartozott a 24 órás járőrözés a közterületeken is, hogy növeljék a lakosok biztonságérzetét.

Translation

The Budapest General Assembly has implemented new measures to enhance the city's safety. They have adopted Vitézy Dávid's proposal to establish a regulatory body for the Budapest Transport Company (BKK) and are collaborating with civil organisations to combat corruption. The proposals included 24-hour patrolling in public areas to increase residents' sense of security.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Who proposed the creation of a regulatory board for BKK?

Vitézy Dávid proposed the creation of a regulatory board for BKK.

Question 2: What is one of the measures included in the new security plan?

One of the measures is 24-hour patrolling of public areas.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(f.) - assembly

(f.) - measures

- accepted

(f.) - proposal

(f.) - board

(f.) - patrolling

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▌05/10/2024

The Budapest Assembly recently settled on significant measures directed at enhancing the city's safety, particularly in public spaces. Among the key decisions was the approval of a proposal set forth by Vitézy Dávid, which championed the creation of a BKK regulatory body. This decision aligns with one of Vitézy’s major election campaign promises.

Despite varying opinions, the proposal successfully incoporated amendments by Mayor Gergely Karácsony. The approval means the local government will actively collaborate with anti-corruption civil organisations and experts to draft transparency regulations applicable to the municipal office and its companies. However, it faced criticism from opposition parties who were sceptical about the involvement of specific NGOs and suggested a more independent oversight model.

Budapest Assembly Approves New BKK Security Plan Budapest Assembly Approves New BKK Security Plan (Illustration)

Another focal point of the assembly's agenda included discussions on maintaining public order in Budapest. An unlisted proposal by Szentkirályi Alexandra emphasized the need for 24-hour patrols in subways, parks, and public transportation to boost residents' perception of safety. Key suggestions from Fidesz included reviving pre-2019 levels of cooperation between municipal enforcement and the police, indicating a keen interest in ensuring comprehensive city-wide security.

In addition, the Democratic Coalition (DK) advocated for the regulation of the plethora of state-licensed tobacco shops in Budapest, highlighting them as public nuisance points. This proposal suggests returning the power to regulate these businesses to local governments to address security concerns more effectively.

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