Hungarian economy
Hungary investment support framework modified to step up R+D, supplier cooperation
Hungary has modified the framework of conditions for investment support awarded on a case-by-case basis to boost research and development activities and cooperation with local suppliers.
Official: Hungary’s 2026 budget is set, economic recovery postponed to next year – UPDATE
The 2026 budget is based on peace and can rightly be called a “peace budget”, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said at a weekly press briefing...
Orbán cabinet announces first victory over mobile, TV, Internet price increases
Current mobile, TV, Internet prices will remain until at least the next general elections in 2026. #hungariangovernment #inflation #hungarianeconomy
Hungarian government announces looser stipulations for conditional SME funding
The Hungarian government is easing stipulations on business growth for SMEs that are awarded conditional funding in some European Union programmes.
Hungarian FM Szijjártó: EU govts to discuss trade issues
According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister, it is Brussels, not the US tariffs imposed on the whole world, that has put the EU economy in a difficult situation:
Hungarian PMI rose above 50 in March
The PMI remained over the 50-point threshold that signals expansion in the manufacturing sector:
Official: this is how Hungary’s public deficit will be in 2024, and the debt ratio is also showing badly
MTI-ECONEWS – Hungary’s government sector had a HUF 4,002bn deficit in 2024, equivalent to 4.9pc of GDP, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Tuesday show. According to...
Strengthening Hungarian-German Relations: Key Insights from the National University of Public Service Consultation
MTI – Germany must play a leading role in Europe, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said at the National University of Public Service on Monday, arguing...
Latest economic data from Hungary: trade surplus and factory gate prices up
Data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Monday show that Hungary had a EUR 1.140 bn trade surplus in February. Also, factory gate prices in Hungary rose 8.2pc...
Where is the economic flying start? Number of jobseekers stuck in Hungary
PM Orbán promised an economic flying start for 2025 but it seems they are unable to reduce the number of jobseekers significantly. #hungarianeconomy #jobseekers
Policymakers release first base rate decision under new Central Bank Governor
In addition to the interest rate decision, another important news: police investigate suspected misappropriation of MNB funds:
Government mandates ATMs for every settlement in Hungary, and the cost is passed on to the banks 🔄
National Economy Minister Marton Nagy called for ATMs for every settlement in a Monday post on his Facebook page. Now, government and bank leaders are looking for a solution: “We...
Huge deficit in February budget in Hungary, government explains
Doesn't sound good: in the first two months of the year, the annual draft deficit is at 42%. Details HERE:
