- Peter Magyar remains in his house in Buda, he is not moving to a state residence
- The neighbors have mixed opinions about him: some consider him an exemplary father, others are critical of him
- — When the gardeners come to mow the lawn, I know he will play football with his sons, said one of the neighbors.
Some neighbors see him as an exemplary father, others sharply criticize him, and still others believe that the politician's presence in the area promotes public safety.
– When the gardeners come to mow the lawn, I know he will play football with his sons – she revealed.
A neighbor reveals what kind of resident Péter Magyar is
According to Eva, Peter Magyar is a particularly exemplary father and when the children sometimes kick a ball across the yard of the building, they ring the bell and then politely ask for it. She also recalled the times when Judit Varga lived here: they were a very sporty family – she even remembers the day after Christmas when the whole family went on a trip.
— The Prime Minister is more of a night owl type. He doesn't get up early, usually leaving around nine, but he works late into the night; you can often see that his light is on even late in the evening – she explained.
Eva Feher, who lived fifty meters away in a house on the corner, learned from a neighbor walking her dog that Peter Magyar lived nearby. He is very happy with the presence of the head of government because he believes that thanks to this the police will pay more attention to safety in the area. When asked what would happen if they closed the street due to a possible demonstration, she just shrugged.
– Then I'll go down the stairs, public transport in Budapest is good anyway, and I have legs to walk – she smiled.
78-year-old Erzsebet Szabo is waiting for the bus on her way home. Her house is a few stops away, but she knows Peter Magyar lives somewhere around here. The woman does not believe that the election results will fundamentally change the everyday life of the residents of this area. At most, this may change if they close the street due to a possible demonstration.
Illes Soltesz is another famous figure, Viktor Orban is his neighbor. The former head of government's house is just two houses from the Illesow house, so the man knows exactly what increased security measures mean. In his opinion, cameras and constant police presence are a clear benefit to the residents of the area.
— Even our doors can be left open, there are so many security guards and cameras. If someone wanted to break in, they wouldn't be able to do it because there are always security guards in their cars in front of the houses, he explained.
However, not everyone in the area is so optimistic. For example Milan, who is taking his dog for a walk, laments the fact that Magyar lives on this street, and even more regrets that he is the Prime Minister. In his opinion, some people perceive the politician as a messiah, but he himself does not share this opinion and sharply criticized the current “hate campaign” which, according to him, was led by Peter Magyar. He also noted that the politician already drives “five or six cars” since the Budapest police provided him with protection.
Residents agree on this
Regardless of political views, residents agree on one thing: although both the former and current prime ministers live in the area, the condition of the roads is deplorable. According to Ferenc, another resident, the road network is disastrous and the presence of the new head of government does not change anything.
— It's a shame that next to villas worth hundreds of millions of forints, the road is full of potholes. It's not the prime minister's fault, it's the local government and the capital authorities' fault, but everyone just points to each other, he complained irritably.
He added: “I don't expect Peter Magyar to deal with road renovation. This should be handled by local governments, regardless of whether the Hungarian Prime Minister lives here or in another district of Budapest…” he sighed.
Cameras and personal security
Under the applicable regulations, the current Prime Minister is entitled to permanent protection, which is mandatory while in office and which he cannot waive for security reasons. Previously, this task was carried out by TEK, but in the case of Peter Magyar, personal protection and 24-hour security of his place of residence are provided by the Budapest police. This includes technical security of the property, camera monitoring and constant presence of officers.
The number of people in the escort is confidential, but it usually means a convoy of several cars and a dedicated team that accompanies him on every journey. The Prime Minister can practically go nowhere without an escort: bodyguards must also be present at private meetings and family celebrations, even if sometimes they appear more discreetly, in civilian clothes. After the end of the term of office, the former head of government is entitled to protection for another half a year – unlike the president of the republic – it is not automatically granted to the former head of government for the rest of his life.
