The Közlekedési és Beruházási Minisztérium filed an official complaint citing suspicions of significant breach of trust and official misconduct regarding the operation of the M6 motorway, as announced by Vitézy Dávid in a Facebook post.
Disputed Costs and Contract Details for the M6 Motorway
According to Vitézy Dávid, a substantial overpricing occurred because the Magyar Koncessziós és Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt. (MKIF Zrt.) agreed to operate the Érd and Dunaújváros section of the M6 motorway for 149 milliárd forint between October 2026 and October 2037. The minister raised these concerns during the parliamentary session on Monday, stating that the current operational construction from the concessionaire will not be utilized. Instead, the ministry entrusted M6 Duna with the task for 44 milliárd forint, assuring that pavement maintenance will maintain the same quality.
Responding via an MTI statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the Fidesz-frakció rejected the minister’s claims, asserting that Vitézy Dávid is lying and that the previous government never commissioned MKIF Zrt. for the project. The Fidesz group stated that the M6 motorway concession requires a government decision rather than a ministerial one, and emphasized that no formal proposal was ever drafted for this section. Furthermore, according to the MTI release, the Fidesz-frakció claimed this situation prepares the ground for the Tisza-kormány to hand over the operation of Hungarian motorways into foreign hands, comparing it to the foreign corporate backing behind the M6 Duna Koncessziós Zrt.
Did You Know? The disputed MKIF Zrt. contract proposed an operational valuation of 149 milliárd forint for the Érd and Dunaújváros section, whereas the alternative arrangement assigned to M6 Duna stands at 44 milliárd forint.
Documentation and Legal Arguments Presented by Officials
Vitézy Dávid presented specific documentation to support his claims, including a document issued by the Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium bearing a deputy state secretary’s signature, which indicated that Lázár János decided in favor of MKIF Zrt. performing the operations. Additionally, the minister displayed a document featuring a decision clause where the former minister authorized the operation while rejecting a cheaper alternative offer.
Conversely, the Fidesz-frakció argued that these exact documents prove no final government decision, financial commitment, or contract signing occurred prior to the elections. The Fidesz statement maintained that while preliminary ministerial talks and correspondence took place, the lack of a formal government decree renders the allegations of a binding commission and triple overpricing entirely unfounded, prompting demands for a public apology from Vitézy Dávid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific legal actions were taken regarding the M6 motorway operation?
The Közlekedési és Beruházási Minisztérium filed a formal complaint citing suspected significant breach of trust and official misconduct, as stated by Vitézy Dávid.
What financial figures were cited in connection with the motorway section?
According to Vitézy Dávid, MKIF Zrt. undertook the operation of the Érd and Dunaújváros section for 149 milliárd forint between October 2026 and October 2037, while the newly assigned M6 Duna contract is valued at 44 milliárd forint.
What was the official reaction of the Fidesz-frakció to the minister’s announcements?
The Fidesz-frakció issued a statement via MTI denying that the previous government made any decision or proposal regarding the concession, arguing that the documents only reflect preliminary discussions that never materialized into a binding government decree or signed contract.
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