MEP: EU member states to follow Hungarian example to cut utility bills
The energy crisis has prompted 24 European Union member states to “follow the Hungarian example” and introduce measures to cut household utility prices.
The energy crisis has prompted 24 European Union member states to “follow the Hungarian example” and introduce measures to cut household utility prices.
The Visegrad Group countries at the European Council summit in Brussels will be fighting to secure lower energy prices for families.
The prime minister said the European Commission’s planned Fit for 55 climate package and resulting high energy prices “will destroy” Europe’s middle classes.
“They talk about climate protection when they are introducing a new tax which will cost Hungarians a monthly HUF 32,000 (EUR 90),” István Hollik said.
Hungarian consumers will continue to pay one of the lowest gas prices in the European Union.
Gergely Gulyás said the Hungarian economy is out-performing all expectations, and this is something that elderly age groups should also benefit from.
The Hungarian government will send questionnaires to households next week in the latest round of national consultations