Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is looking across the Atlantic for a financial lifeline as Hungary heads toward a pivotal 2026 election. After a first bid for U.S. assistance fizzled, Orban revealed that his government has yet to secure the kind of American financial backstop it initially sought, though talks remain underway. Orbán’s overtures to the […]
Hungary’s government has announced a bundle of economic and social measures aimed at bolstering household incomes and small businesses just in time for the holidays. The package – unveiled days before Christmas – ranges from extra pension payments and tax breaks to public sector wage boosts. Observers note the timing is no coincidence: with a […]
Hungary is heading into 2026 with the uncomfortable feeling of déjà vu: another year where growth is possible on paper but hard to spot in real life. A fresh research note from ING Bank Hungary warns that the country’s disappointing third-quarter performance in 2025 has exposed structural weaknesses that are likely to drag on next […]
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced a new home subsidy plan targeting public sector employees as he gears up for a closely-fought 2026 election. The new measure will make doctors, nurses, teachers, and soldiers eligible for an annual home subsidy of HUF 1 million ( USD 2,870). These funds can be used either for […]
Hungary’s government has acknowledged that it is likely to miss its budget target for 2026, following a wave of pre-election fiscal promises by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The Economy Ministry confirmed on Thursday that the country’s budget deficit is expected to reach 3.5% of GDP, surpassing the earlier 2.9% goal, which would have brought it […]
The 36th Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Hungary) has elected Ákos Janza, MSCI's Global Head of AI and HR Transformation and Office Operations, as its President, the organization has told MTI. Ákos Janza will take over from Zoltán Szabó, Head of Sales and Customer Service Experience at Deutsche Telekom TSI […]
