National Consultation survey to be delivered to households from today
The questionnaires will be mailed to every household by Christmas and can be returned by Jan 10.
The questionnaires will be mailed to every household by Christmas and can be returned by Jan 10.
“Brussels wants Hungary to gradually phase out the utility price cuts, the freeze on interest rates and the windfall profit tax,” Alexandra Szentkirályi said.
Alexandra Szentkirályi said an online price-monitoring platform featuring food products at Hungary’s biggest retailers had spurred “brutally intense” competition among retailers.
Alexandra Szentkirályi said the government is committed to the family as the key unit of society and the nation.
The cabinet has decided to introduce a new tool based on Greek and French examples — classifying basic foodstuffs into 20 categories such as poultry, cheese, bread, baked goods, vegetables, fruit and cold cuts — from July 1 at the latest.
Alexandra Szentkirályi thanked the nearly 1.4 million people who provided their opinions during the consultation on behalf of the government.
Including the 13th month pension, average pensions will grow by 352,560 forints this year.
Government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi said the government’s duty to create an inclusive society is enshrined in the Fundamental Law.