Orban is too crafty a politician to nominate such a controversial figure as Matolcsy, who directly challenges the central bank’s independence, he said.

By naming someone who is seen as less problematic, Rahman continued, Orban will give himself more breathing room.

In any event, the appointee will be an Orban loyalist, Rahman added.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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