Public deficit higher than expected
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024A business analyst questions official claims that 2023 was a better year for the budget than 2022. READ MORE
Budapest Mayor holds online ’residents’ assembly’
Friday, June 9th, 2023A pro-government commentator dismisses the online opinion poll launched by the Mayor as a scam. READ MORE
Next year’s budget deficit revised upwards
Saturday, December 31st, 2022A left-wing commentator lambasts the Fiscal Council of Hungary, which has approved the amendments to next year’s budget, albeit with several reservations. READ MORE
Parliament passes 2023 budget
Friday, July 22nd, 2022An economic analyst predicts that the 2023 approved by Parliament on Tuesday will need to be revised several times due to global economic uncertainties. READ MORE
Inflation higher, growth rate lower than expected
Monday, May 2nd, 2022Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation. READ MORE
National Bank President urges fiscal readjustment
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021In an opinion piece in the main pro-government daily, National Bank president György Matolcsy warns that a high public deficit and the worsening trade balance make Hungary vulnerable to international financial shocks and demands swift action. READ MORE
National Bank raises base rate
Thursday, June 24th, 2021Commenting on the rate hike announced by the National Bank on Tuesday, a left-wing columnist interprets National Bank President Matolcsy’s criticism of overspending as a declaration of war on the government. READ MORE
Tentative plans for a ‘retirement bond’
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021A left-wing commentator supports the idea of a government bond that would stimulate savings to complement future old-age pensions. READ MORE
Rule of law controversy drags on
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020As Prime Minister Orbán and his Polish counterpart say they are waiting for a compromise on the debate over the rule of law conditionality of EU payments, commentators on both sides of the political divide ponder the implications. READ MORE
No resolution in sight in clash with EU
Monday, November 23rd, 2020Commentators ponder whether a compromise is possible in the feud pitting Hungary and Poland against the majority of the EU member countries, over plans to make Union payments to member countries conditional on rule of law compliance. READ MORE