The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus is making fast progress. By early September 2025, 94% of calls for proposals had been published, and more than 4,600 projects already have funding agreements in place. This represents a total of HUF 1,827 billion in resources for local communities—a significant step toward their development.
A key element of Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, the Sustainable Urban Development Pillar, is launching numerous new investments that will bring substantial benefits to local areas. Our current overview highlights several ongoing projects, showing how the Pillars contribute directly to the objectives of the operational program and make the everyday impact of EU funds more visible.
In Újkígyós, Békés County, a new industrial hall is being built with HUF 225 million in EU funding. In addition to the 500-square-meter building, the project includes related infrastructure such as a truck turnaround area. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, and the detailed plans are already complete.
On the Balaton shore, in Keszthely, the city received a total of HUF 8.2 billion in funding, of which HUF 1.6 billion will be spent on modernizing the beach. Locals were involved in the planning process through a consultation workshop, where anyone could share their ideas and suggestions.
In Debrecen, the focus is on improving transportation infrastructure. A HUF 6.2 billion project will create an internal traffic corridor in the city’s eastern area, easing congestion by providing a north-south route. Rather than a single road, this is a multi-section network that will improve connections between neighborhoods and reduce the load on the city center.
Similarly, in Makó, a project targeting the Honvéd district is underway with HUF 353.8 million in funding. The aim is to help local residents—including around 1,000 disadvantaged individuals—participate more fully in city life. Over the long term, the initiative is expected to improve employment and education outcomes, strengthen community cohesion, and foster closer cooperation between local institutions and civil organizations.
These newly launched projects demonstrate that TSDOP Plus is not just about building infrastructure—it is also about strengthening communities, all while promoting sustainable urban development and responding to local needs.
