Hungarian economy
Markup cap on household products comes into effect in Hungary
The government has decided to mandate a 15pc cap on markups on household products in 30 categories from Monday to help protect families and pensioners, the National Economy Ministry said...
EBRD forecast points to strengthening Hungarian economy
The EBRD said Hungary's economy was likely to be "heavily affected" by additional import tariffs imposed by the United States:
Insurers have taken steps to keep home insurance premiums low in Hungary
The National Economy Ministry welcomed insurers’ voluntary decisions to comply with a request from the government to mitigate “unjustified” home policy premium increases in a statement issued on Monday. In...
Do large firms ‘abuse power’ in Hungary?
Former PM Gyurcsány's DK wants the government to force large firms that the party says "abuse their power" to treat customers fairly. #dk
Hungary unveils “largest tax cut in Europe” with record support for families and pensioners
Hungary plans record-level tax cuts and family support in its 2026 budget. What does this mean for the economy—and for those living here?
PM Orbán vows to stick to 2025 goals despite sluggish growth and EU tensions
According to Orbán, it is because of the Tisza Party that he and his government has only gained access to half of the funds owed to Hungary. Do you think...
Good news: export and import grew in Hungary in March
Hungary had a EUR 1.768bn trade surplus in March, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show. Exports climbed 8.5pc year-on-year to EUR 13.386bn. Imports rose 8.1pc...
Retailers’ association: sustained profit margin caps would cause “irreversible damage”
OKSZ said the impact of the markups cap on inflation was limited to the short term. #oksz #retailers #hungarianeconomy #profitmargin #hungariangovernment
More than 210 thousand unemployed in Hungary
The jobless rate in Hungary for people between the ages of 15 and 74 stood at 4.3pc in March, data released by the KSH. #ksh #statistics #hungariangovernment #unemployment #
Hungary’s budget deficit over 60% in Q1, ministry confirms
The ministry has admitted that the Hungarian budget deficit is already above 60 % in the first quarter:
Hungarian government in talks with insurers on premiums freeze
Hungarian government is in talks with insurers about freezing premiums this year to keep inflation down, details: