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PM Orbán campaigns for local elections in Budapest
The prime minister helped to collect supporting signatures for Alexandra Szentkirályi, the ruling parties’ candidate for mayor of Budapest.
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Ruling parties name Alexandra Szentkirályi as Budapest mayoral candidate
Under Szentkirályi’s leadership the city could “gain new momentum and develop again”, Zsolt Láng said.
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National Consultation: More than 1.5 million “overwhelmingly support” Hungary’s national sovereignty
The survey also found that more than 98% of respondents favored a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine over weapons deliveries.
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Hungarian government outlines policy positions for 2024
In the year's first Government Information press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás and government spokesperson Alexandra Szentkirályi provided updates on the government's current initiatives and policy positions.
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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.
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Next National Consultation survey to include three questions on economic issues
“Brussels wants Hungary to gradually phase out the utility price cuts, the freeze on interest rates and the windfall profit tax,” Alexandra Szentkirályi said.
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Government measures have halved food inflation
Alexandra Szentkirályi said an online price-monitoring platform featuring food products at Hungary’s biggest retailers had spurred “brutally intense” competition among retailers.
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Official: Investing in families means investing in the future
Alexandra Szentkirályi said the government is committed to the family as the key unit of society and the nation.
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Government to instruct major grocery chains to offer price cuts
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.
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Alexandra Szentkirályi: Sanctions are rejected by 97% of respondents to the national consultation
Alexandra Szentkirályi thanked the nearly 1.4 million people who provided their opinions during the consultation on behalf of the government.
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Pensions increased by 15% on January 1
Including the 13th month pension, average pensions will grow by 352,560 forints this year.
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Government creating a society inclusive of people with disabilities
Government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi said the government’s duty to create an inclusive society is enshrined in the Fundamental Law.