News in Brief Hungary’s budget is expected to post a shortfall of 7-9 percent of GDP in 2020 Aug 25, 2020 Although the economic fallout due to the coronavirus epidemic was not as serious as that in the rest of the EU, Hungary’s economy shrank by 13.6 percent in the second quarter of 2020.
Blog 2021 budget: It’s about protecting the economy and more Jul 15, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács According to the finance minister, the 2021 budget is all about securing support for families, respecting pensioners and preserving and creating jobs. And it’s set to do all of this, and more, despite the epidemiological crisis.
News in Brief Coronavirus Update: Government allocates over HUF 8 billion for the response to the coronavirus outbreak Mar 11, 2020 The Hungarian government is providing all support possible to ensure all protective measures are in place.
News in Brief Budapest Assembly adopts the municipality’s 2020 budget Feb 27, 2020 Revenue is set at just over HUF 284 billion (EUR 839m) while spending is a little above HUF 408 billion.
News in Brief Finance Minister: Hungary's government could draft a budget without a deficit by 2023 Jan 24, 2020 Mihály Varga said he is a believer that there will be a break-even budget – one that doesn’t cause a deficit — by 2022 or 2023 at the latest.
News in Brief Hungarian government to spend 645 billion HUF more on education next year than in 2010 Sep 02, 2019 Gergely Gulyás said the government was carrying out the biggest school development program of the past thirty years, with 110 billion HUF of European Union funding combined with 46 billion HUF of state support.
Blog Hungary’s 2020 Budget: families, families and families Jul 15, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Among all budget lines, it's support to families that will see the largest increase in the 2020 budget year.
News in Brief The 2019 budget approved by parliament on Friday is a sign of progress, says state secretary Jul 23, 2018 The government has allocated more funding for priority areas and aims for a strong country with a growing economy, while ensuring security, which is required for sustainable growth
News in Brief 2019 budget bill presented to parliament Jun 28, 2018 The finance minister highlighted that there will be a number of tax cuts, salary increases across many sectors and VAT cuts on household products, such as milk
Blog Hungary’s new budget serves stability and security, while the upcoming EU budget would regroup funds from poorer states to richer ones Jun 19, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács According to PM Orbán, the draft budget for 2019 is “massive and earthquake-resistant” and “in line with the goals of the Hungarian nation.” However, the draft of the 2021-2027 EU budget seeks to reward economic policies that failed to observe financial discipline.
News in Brief Fidesz say new budget is designed to guarantee security, economic growth, support for families and full employment Jun 14, 2018 The ruling Fidesz party has said the budget bill presented to parliament by the finance minister envisages a budget of “steady growth”, based on “responsible and provident” planning
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on migration: “The high tide is coming” Jun 08, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács While the outcome of recent elections and sources of political instability in Europe figured prominently in Prime Minister Orbán’s interview this morning on Kossuth Radio, he also warned about the coming “high tide” of migration and touched on Hungary’s budget for next year as well as the planned amendment to the Fundamental Law
News in Brief Hungary’s 2019 budget to be presented to Parliament next week Jun 06, 2018 Gergely Gulyás described the budget proposal to be presented to Parliament next week as showing Hungary’s positive economic prospects
News in Brief Government to submit its 2019 budget to Parliament on June 13th May 25, 2018 Gergely Gulyás, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, said Parliament may adopt the 2019 budget plans as early as the second half of July
News in Brief Hungary has confirmed that there are no “irreconcilable differences” between the goals of the government and the EC's position on the budget Feb 05, 2018 Hungary has confirmed that there are no “irreconcilable differences” between the goals of the government and the position of the European Commission concerning the community’s budget
News in Brief Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit reaches 2.69 billion euros in July Aug 22, 2017 The economy ministry said the state of government finances is “stable” and the deficit target of 2.4 percent of GDP, calculated according to EU accounting rules, “can be safely achieved”
Blog GDP growth and fiscal discipline mean more tax cuts in Hungary’s 2018 Budget May 09, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács Back in 2015, the government decided to put the following year’s budget up to vote in the spring session of the Parliament, an important decision to increase predictability and improve planning. This year is no different. Though 2018 will be an election year, the government has held to a tight fiscal policy in the new budget. Continued stability and growth make possible a boost in competitiveness and tax cuts for families.
News in Brief The goal of Hungary's 2018 budget is for "everyone to be better off" Apr 28, 2017 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that ''the new budget will be the working people's budget" which will include tax cuts and an increased minimum wage.
News in Brief Hungary reveals 2018 budget plans Apr 26, 2017 Hungary's 2018 budget would contain a two percentage point cut in the payroll tax, a one percentage point reduction in the tax on small businesses, a decrease in the VAT rate on internet service and fish, expanded tax preferences for families with children, higher public sector wages and 400 billion for roads and developments in big cities
News in Brief Hungary on course to achieve deficit target of 1.7 percent of GDP Nov 09, 2016 "The modified EU-based deficit target of 1.7 percent looks realistic even reckoning with a run-up in spending related to EU projects in the rest of the year," the Ministry for National Economy has said
Blog New budget: Hungary scores another fiscal goal in the European cup of financial stability Jun 23, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács While Hungary’s national football team continues to surprise at the UEFA European Championship, Hungary surprises in another European competition. For the second year in a row, the country accepted next year’s budget during the spring parliamentary session to build on Hungary’s favorable economic prospects in today’s Europe. Next year’s budget is Hungary’s secret formula to advance on its debt-slashing, GDP growth path.
Blog Hungary’s big increase in funds for research and innovation May 17, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács Research and innovation are key factors in many countries’ strategy to boost economic growth, add value to their economies and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). Hungary has long recognized the importance of its research and development (R&D) sector and, as announced by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his speech at the Hungarian Academy of Science, is planning to invest some 1.2 billion HUF (3.8 billion EUR) for R&D until 2020.
News in Brief 2017 budget could help bring back Hungarians living abroad May 10, 2016 The government’s measures will help the younger generation find the opportunities they seek
News in Brief 2017 Budget Bill outlines plans for government expenditure on healthcare, education and welfare Apr 27, 2016 Budget plans enable every Hungarian to take a step in the right direction
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary prospers as it clears IMF-EU loan Apr 25, 2016 Wages are increasing, unemployment is falling, taxes are being cut and investment in renovation and infrastructure is rising.
Blog Hungary’s 2017 Budget: More Stability, Deeper Tax Cuts Apr 18, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács The Hungarian Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga presented Hungary’s 2017 budget plan on Tuesday. The core message signals predictability and stability to investors, while maintaining the government’s popular “one step ahead” policy, especially for families. The budget plans for 3.1 percent GDP growth, a falling debt-to-GDP ratio and a deficit of 2.4 percent.