András Kármán

Hungary Wekerle Plus housing program

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Hungary: Otthon Start program reshapes mortgage market

The Wekerle Plus program officially launched on October 28, 2026, replacing the previous Otthon Start initiative. Designed for first-time homebuyers aged 18 to 45, the program offers loans up to 50 million HUF with a 25-

Hungarian economic reform and 2027 budget projections

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hungary announces funding increases for social services and police

The Hungarian government has formally presented its 2027 budget proposal, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Finance Minister András Kármán. The plan focuses on supporting lower-income groups through measures such as

Hungary euro adoption efforts and fiscal reform plans

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hungary announces 2027 budget plan and tax reforms

Hungary continues to explore euro adoption, with timelines shifting based on economic projections. Zoltán Kurali, deputy governor of the Hungarian central bank, has outlined scenarios where the country could join the Exc

Hungary wealth tax proposal and valuation concerns

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Hungary proposes wealth tax and exit tax for wealthy residents

The Hungarian government has initiated a social consultation process regarding a proposed draft law to introduce a new wealth tax, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. The tax targets individuals with net assets

Hungarian wage growth and rising unemployment

27 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Hungary wage negotiations stall over minimum wage proposals

Hungarian wage growth and labor market shifts continue to evolve, marked by increasing professional mobility and contentious minimum wage negotiations. July 2026 data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) s

Hungary unlocks EU funds and faces fiscal and diplomatic T-t

62 clusters · 188 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Hungary faces potential EU funding disputes over Ukraine loan refusal

Hungary has successfully fulfilled requirements to unlock approximately €16.4 billion in European Union funds, comprising €10 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and €6.4 billion from Cohesion Funds.

Norway-Hungary financial aid resumption

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Norway resumes financial aid to Hungary to support democratic reforms

Norway has reached an agreement to resume financial aid to Hungary, ending a ten-year impasse that began in 2014. The suspension of funding during the 2014–2021 cycle was due to disagreements regarding the appointment of

Hungarian government wealth and small business tax reforms

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hungary plans expansion of KATA tax regime for individual entrepreneurs

Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, has detailed economic policy proposals under ‘Operation Cleansing Fire’ to address systemic corruption. A central component is a wealth tax scheduled for January 1, 2027, targetin

Hungary pension reforms and fiscal policy updates

20 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Hungary proposes major tax reforms and pension increases

Hungary’s state pension system is undergoing significant structural shifts to address demographic aging and poverty. The government has confirmed that the minimum old-age pension will rise from 28,500 forints to 120,000

Hungary 2026 economic, housing & fiscal trends

42 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Hungary launches Wekerle housing and energy renovation program

Industrial output and consumer trends in Hungary continue to fluctuate. While July industrial production volume grew by 4.7% year-on-year, the construction sector has entered a period of decline, with production volume f

Hungary tobacco tax increase and rise in illicit trade

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Hungary to implement tobacco excise tax increases in November

The Hungarian government has approved a plan to increase tobacco excise taxes to provide additional funding for the national healthcare system. The legislative package includes a 9% increase for cigarettes, a 25% increas

Hungarian solidarity tax dispute with Erzsébetváros

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Budapest's 15th District wins court case against Treasury over solidarity contribution

The municipality of Erzsébetváros (Budapest's 15th District) initiated a legal dispute with the Hungarian government over the solidarity contribution tax. Mayor Péter Niedermüller criticized the tax as a “punitive measur

Hungarian taxation policy changes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Taxation guidelines for professional and year-end corporate events

The Hungarian government has announced plans to tighten tax regulations specifically targeting professional athletes. Effective January 1, 2027, the annual income limit for the simplified tax contribution (EKHO) will be

Hungary transition: political reforms and governance shifts

504 clusters · 1025 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Hungarian police investigate residency bond corruption allegations

Following the April 2026 election, Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party has implemented sweeping reforms to end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Utilizing a two-thirds majority, the administration passed a constitutional amendment imp