In Népszabadság, business commentator Emese F. Szabó believes that if the referendum proposed by the trade unions is successful, the expenses of the national pension fund will have to be increased by another 200 billion forints, on top of the 200 billion already spent on the pensions of women who are below the retirement age, but who have been employed for a minimum of 40 years. Demographic trends, she warns, suggest that the minimum retiring age should be increased, rather than diminished. She admits, however that it is unrealistic to expect an unchanged physical performance from people over 55, but sending them into retirement is hardly affordable. She suggests shorter working hours after 55 instead, with automatic compensation to employers for the ensuing losses.