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Kopint-Tárki Puts Hungary 2026 GDP Growth Around 2%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki puts Hungary’s GDP growth at around 2% for 2026 in a new forecast published Wednesday, offering...

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Lower-than-expected May Inflation Strengthens Case for MNB Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation slowed more sharply than expected in May, giving policymakers additional room to continue monetary easing and reinforcing expectations...

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Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

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Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

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Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

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Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

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Kopint-Tárki Puts Hungary 2026 GDP Growth Around 2%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki puts Hungary’s GDP growth at around 2% for 2026 in a new forecast published Wednesday, offering...

Analysis

Lower-than-expected May Inflation Strengthens Case for MNB Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation slowed more sharply than expected in May, giving policymakers additional room to continue monetary easing and reinforcing expectations...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

Analysis

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Analysis

Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

Hungarian SMEs Eye Growth Beyond Europe, FedEx Survey Shows

Hungarian small and medium-sized exporters are increasingly confident about international expansion, with 81% planning further growth abroad, according to a...

FinMin Puts Hungary’s 2026 GDP Growth at 1.6-1.7%

The government expects GDP growth of 1.6-1.7% in 2026, Finance Minister András Kármán said Thursday, fielding questions at a hearing...

Hungary’s Richest 10% Take Larger Share of Income, GKI Says

Hungary’s richest 10% took 24% of aggregate income in 2025, up from 20% in 2010, economic research institute GKI said...

Kopint-Tárki Puts Hungary 2026 GDP Growth Around 2%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki puts Hungary’s GDP growth at around 2% for 2026 in a new forecast published Wednesday, offering...

K&H: Hungarian Corporate Outlook Strengthens Sharply After Election

Hungary’s corporate outlook improved sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the K&H large‑company growth index rising to 9...

Lower-than-expected May Inflation Strengthens Case for MNB Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation slowed more sharply than expected in May, giving policymakers additional room to continue monetary easing and reinforcing expectations...

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

ING Forecasts 1.5% GDP Growth for Hungary in 2026

Hungary’s GDP could grow by 1.5% this year and inflation could average 2.3%, ING Bank chief analyst Péter Virovácz said...

Only 3 in 10 Hungarians Can Spot Cyber Fraud Attempts

Only three in 10 Hungarians can recognize a fraud attempt in a real-life situation, according to Cyber Islands, which has...

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

AI Act Reality Check: Hello, it’s Already Happening

For many executives in Hungary, the EU’s AI Act still feels distant, a regulation they have ample time to prepare...

SMEs Face Severe Payment Delays, Rising Insolvency Risks

Two out of three Hungarian SMEs now pay their suppliers or subcontractors late, and 80% regularly struggle with overdue invoices,...

Hungary’s Productivity Growth Lags Regional Peers

Eurostat data shows that Hungary’s labor productivity has risen 7.4% since 2020, placing the country mid‑table in the EU but...