The resolution earmarks an additional HUF 41.1 bln in spending in 2018 and more than HUF 15 bln in 2019 to support the staff increase.
The allocation for the police in this yearʼs budget shows HUF 206.5 bln for payroll, HUF 55.0 bln for payroll tax, and HUF 37.7 bln for material expenditures.
The resolution also allocates HUF 1.2 bln to expand Hungaryʼs emergency services communication system to match the higher police headcount.
Hungaryʼs government decided last summer to add 3,000 border patrol guards to the police force. Hiring started in September.
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