Hungarian Parliament begins autumn session with fuel and administrative reforms

Hungarian Parliament fuel price regulation administrative reforms Prime Minister salary Independent Media Council

The Hungarian National Assembly has commenced its autumn session, marked by significant legislative proposals and political tension. Fidesz and KDNP have submitted a bill to reintroduce protected fuel prices, proposing official rates of 595 HUF per liter for 95-octane gasoline and 615 HUF per liter for diesel. The proposal includes a 20 HUF per liter subsidy for small gas station operators to compensate for potential losses. Prime Minister Péter Magyar noted that the government would announce a specific solution for diesel drivers on Wednesday.

Another major legislative item involves the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, which aims to revert the designation of 'counties' (vármegyék) back to 'counties' (megye) and 'government commissioners' (kormánymegbízott) back to 'chief captains' (főispán). This bill also proposes adjusting the Prime Minister's gross monthly salary to 2.5 million HUF if they hold a parliamentary seat.

Additionally, the Parliament is set to elect the leadership and members of the Independent Media Council. The session has also seen parliamentary friction, including the suspension of Mi Hazánk leader László Toroczkai from this week's sessions following a heated exchange with the Prime Minister. The assembly is also addressing urgent amendments to House Rules proposed by the Tisza Party.

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Fidesz · Forsthoffer Ágnes · KDNP · M1 · Magyar Péter · Médiatanács · National Assembly · Országgyűlés · Toroczkai László

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[● 2 SOURCES] Small gas station operators could receive a subsidy of 20 HUF per liter based on 80 percent of the volume sold. vasarnap.hu · tudas.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] The bill would reduce the Prime Minister's gross monthly salary to 2.5 million HUF if they are also a Member of Parliament. acnews.hu · www.alon.hu · 10perc.hu · 168.hu · szeged365.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The assembly is voting on the members and chair of the Independent Media Council. acnews.hu · nlc.hu · nepszava.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposed official price for 95-octane gasoline is 595 HUF per liter. vasarnap.hu · tudas.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] The assembly is discussing a bill to change the designation of 'counties' (vármegyék) back to 'counties' (megye) and 'government commissioners' (kormánymegbízott) back to 'chief captains' (főispán). acnews.hu · www.alon.hu · 10perc.hu · 168.hu · szeged365.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Prime Minister stated that a decision regarding targeted diesel support for drivers will be made on Wednesday. tudas.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposed official price for diesel fuel is 615 HUF per liter. vasarnap.hu · tudas.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] Fidesz and KDNP submitted a bill to the National Assembly to reintroduce protected fuel prices. vasarnap.hu · tudas.hu