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Gulyás: RTL omitted key details about my flight

Gulyás: RTL omitted key details about my flight

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hungarian politician Gergely Gulyás stated that the decision on which company to charter a plane from was not his responsibility.
  • He explained that the ministry handles procurement by requesting multiple bids and accepting the cheapest offer.
  • Gulyás emphasized that the public needs to know the full context, not just isolated incidents, to form informed opinions.

Hungarian politician Gergely Gulyás defended his actions regarding a chartered plane, asserting that the selection of the company was not his decision. He clarified that the ministry manages such procurements through a bidding process, where multiple offers are solicited and the most economical one is chosen.

Gulyás stressed the importance of public understanding, stating that a well-founded opinion requires knowledge of the full background and circumstances, not just isolated events. He suggested that transparency and complete information are crucial for the public to form accurate judgments.

The politician's remarks address concerns raised about a specific flight, aiming to provide a clearer picture of the administrative procedures involved in chartering aircraft. The emphasis is on the established procurement protocols designed to ensure cost-effectiveness and fairness.

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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.