Democratic Coalition Revises Housing Plan for Grábóci Brothers
Following a promise made by former leader Ferenc Gyurcsány, the party announces plans to renovate rather than demolish the brothers' home in Grábóc.
In March 2023, Ferenc Gyurcsány, the former leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), embarked on a tour of Hungary, using a camper to visit various locations.
During this tour, he visited a man living in deep poverty in the village of Grábóc, Tolna County, where the man resided with his brother.
Gyurcsány promised that he would arrange for the demolition of their dilapidated house and construct a "small, tidy house" in its place.
However, recent communications from the Democratic Coalition have indicated that this promise will not be fulfilled as initially envisioned.
Gyurcsány has since withdrawn from active politics, and in response to inquiries regarding the current status of their plans, the party stated that preparations are underway, but a demolition and new construction will not take place.
Further context has been provided by the mayor of Grábóc, who explained that the house where the brothers reside is jointly owned with the heirs of a former neighbor living in Romania.
These heirs have refused to engage in discussions regarding the property, which complicates any plans for demolition since their consent would be necessary.
Consequently, the Democratic Coalition has opted to pursue a renovation instead, a process that does not require the agreement of all co-owners.
Former DK politician László Takács, who previously served in Grábóc, arranged for a structural engineer to assess the house.
The engineer determined that the section of the building occupied by the brothers is indeed salvageable.
Although renovations have not yet commenced, Takács expressed optimism that the work could be completed by autumn.
In light of the significant public attention surrounding the matter, many local residents have shown support for the brothers, providing clothing, firewood, and food to assist them during this time.
During this tour, he visited a man living in deep poverty in the village of Grábóc, Tolna County, where the man resided with his brother.
Gyurcsány promised that he would arrange for the demolition of their dilapidated house and construct a "small, tidy house" in its place.
However, recent communications from the Democratic Coalition have indicated that this promise will not be fulfilled as initially envisioned.
Gyurcsány has since withdrawn from active politics, and in response to inquiries regarding the current status of their plans, the party stated that preparations are underway, but a demolition and new construction will not take place.
Further context has been provided by the mayor of Grábóc, who explained that the house where the brothers reside is jointly owned with the heirs of a former neighbor living in Romania.
These heirs have refused to engage in discussions regarding the property, which complicates any plans for demolition since their consent would be necessary.
Consequently, the Democratic Coalition has opted to pursue a renovation instead, a process that does not require the agreement of all co-owners.
Former DK politician László Takács, who previously served in Grábóc, arranged for a structural engineer to assess the house.
The engineer determined that the section of the building occupied by the brothers is indeed salvageable.
Although renovations have not yet commenced, Takács expressed optimism that the work could be completed by autumn.
In light of the significant public attention surrounding the matter, many local residents have shown support for the brothers, providing clothing, firewood, and food to assist them during this time.
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