73 result(s) for fiscal policy
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 24 Jul 2026 7:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Central Bank Cuts Base Rate in Hungary to 5.75%
- 22 Jul 2026 7:31 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to cut the central bank base rate by 25bp to 5.75pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
Update: It's Now Official: Hungary Committed to Euro Adoption - But by When?
- 29 Jun 2026 10:48 AM
- finance
Hungary is committed to adopting the euro and aims to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán said in a Facebook post on Monday.
Fitch Affirms Hungary 'BBB' Rating with Negative Outlook
- 8 Jun 2026 12:42 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings affirmed Hungary's 'BBB' long-term issuer default ratings with a negative outlook at a scheduled review on Friday.
EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2026 8:06 AM
- finance
The European Commission said Hungary continues to face vulnerabilities related to high government debt and government financing needs, competitiveness, and home prices in a package of policy guidance for member states adopted on Wednesday.
Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
- 27 May 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
'Significant Public Finances & Macroeconomic Challenges' for New Government in Hungary
- 14 Apr 2026 1:12 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings said Hungary's incoming government faces "significant macroeconomic and public finances challenges" due to low growth, a large fiscal deficit, and high and rising government debt in a note on Monday.
Currency Insight: Forint Hits 4-Year High After Election Result
- 14 Apr 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The forint firmed to a four-year high against the euro on Monday, after a landslide election victory by the Tisza Party. The forint traded at 363.12 to the euro around 5:00 in the evening on Monday, advancing from 375.13 late Friday.
Hungary Votes This Sunday: What Expats Should Know Ahead of April 12 Election
- 9 Apr 2026 3:55 PM
- current affairs
Hungary heads to the polls this Sunday, 12 April, in what is widely seen as one of the most consequential elections in the country’s post-communist history.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 24 Jul 2026 7:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Central Bank Cuts Base Rate in Hungary to 5.75%
- 22 Jul 2026 7:31 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to cut the central bank base rate by 25bp to 5.75pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
Update: It's Now Official: Hungary Committed to Euro Adoption - But by When?
- 29 Jun 2026 10:48 AM
- finance
Hungary is committed to adopting the euro and aims to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán said in a Facebook post on Monday.
Fitch Affirms Hungary 'BBB' Rating with Negative Outlook
- 8 Jun 2026 12:42 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings affirmed Hungary's 'BBB' long-term issuer default ratings with a negative outlook at a scheduled review on Friday.
EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2026 8:06 AM
- finance
The European Commission said Hungary continues to face vulnerabilities related to high government debt and government financing needs, competitiveness, and home prices in a package of policy guidance for member states adopted on Wednesday.
Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
- 27 May 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
'Significant Public Finances & Macroeconomic Challenges' for New Government in Hungary
- 14 Apr 2026 1:12 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings said Hungary's incoming government faces "significant macroeconomic and public finances challenges" due to low growth, a large fiscal deficit, and high and rising government debt in a note on Monday.
Currency Insight: Forint Hits 4-Year High After Election Result
- 14 Apr 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The forint firmed to a four-year high against the euro on Monday, after a landslide election victory by the Tisza Party. The forint traded at 363.12 to the euro around 5:00 in the evening on Monday, advancing from 375.13 late Friday.
Hungary Votes This Sunday: What Expats Should Know Ahead of April 12 Election
- 9 Apr 2026 3:55 PM
- current affairs
Hungary heads to the polls this Sunday, 12 April, in what is widely seen as one of the most consequential elections in the country’s post-communist history.