The government respects legislation passed by parliament, but “the issue has not been closed”, Lázár said, concerning a recent amendment under which the central bank could restrict public access to information on the finances of its foundations.

The National Bank should be governed by the same laws as applicable to the central banks of noneurozone countries, Lázár said.

“ What is not private money is public money,” Lázár said, but added that “in the interest of fiscal security of a country” public information on the use of public funds can be restricted.

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