166 result(s) for fiscal policy
Hungary’s Financial Stability & Predictability Important, Says Szijjártó
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
To secure financial stability and predictability, the government is committed to the continued reduction of the public debt and to pursuing a strict fiscal policy, a senior government official said today at a forum of the Hungarian European Business Council.
IMF: Hungary Economy Recovering But Shockprone
- 10 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy is recovering but remains “susceptible to shocks”, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff report said on Friday. “The economy is recovering gradually, helped by supportive macroeconomic policies, favourable external conditions, and improved market confidence,” the IMF staff said, noting that this had supported Hungary’s financial stability during volatility in emerging ...
Can Hungarian Economy Grow Without Causing Imbalances?
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
A respected Hungarian economist, Tamás Mellár considers the potential consequences of parliamentary elections for Hungary's economic policy and the options the new government will have to choose from.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Tips For Britons Moving To Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1989, following the fall of communism, Hungary became a democratic country. Ever since many Britons have moved there and, upon arrival, discovered a country seeped in rich cultural experiences and an idyllic rural landscape. If you are considering moving to Hungary, here are a few tips to help provide a fluid transition into your new life.
Fitch Ratings Affirms Hungary At BB+
- 12 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed Hungary’s long-term foreign currency rating at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook, and its local currency rating at ‘BBB-’. The outlooks on the long-term ratings are stable, the country ceiling has been affirmed at ‘BBB’ and the short-term foreign currency rating at ‘B’, the agency said in a report.
European Commission Also Acknowledges Hungary’s Economic Performance
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The Ministry for National Economy welcomes the autumn forecast of the European Commission which provides a realistic evaluation of a gradually improving Hungarian economy. The forecast by EU experts confirms that Hungary’s fiscal deficit will not exceed 3 percent in the coming years.
Xpat Opinion: Minimum Wage In Hungary – What Company Managers Expect
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Now that we are after the budget submission for the fiscal year 2014, the minimum wage negotiations for the forthcoming year, just like the trilateral discussions relevant to the national wage recommendations are also in the offing. On that occasion, upon the commission received from the National Association of Hungarian Trade Unions, the Policy Agenda carried out a survey among small and medium ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year's Budget Is Based On Inaccurate Planning
- 27 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- business
Compared to the previous quarter of 2013 predictions the latest statistics show no positive turn, Policy Agenda contends. Thus, regarding the preparation of the 2014 budget we must note that the continuing economic policy, and the positive evaluation of the latest statistical figures in the governmental communication can hardly establish an improving economic development. We think that only a ...
Hungary To Fully Repay IMF Loan By Mid-August
- 31 Jul 2013 9:02 AM
- business
On 15 July, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga informed IMF Director Reza Moghadam in a letter that Hungary intends to fully repay the IMF loan provided for the country in 2008 ahead of schedule, by 12 August 2013. This option is only open for countries with sufficient fiscal reserves, a stable budgetary policy and positive investor sentiment indicators.
Hungary’s Financial Stability & Predictability Important, Says Szijjártó
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
To secure financial stability and predictability, the government is committed to the continued reduction of the public debt and to pursuing a strict fiscal policy, a senior government official said today at a forum of the Hungarian European Business Council.
IMF: Hungary Economy Recovering But Shockprone
- 10 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy is recovering but remains “susceptible to shocks”, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff report said on Friday. “The economy is recovering gradually, helped by supportive macroeconomic policies, favourable external conditions, and improved market confidence,” the IMF staff said, noting that this had supported Hungary’s financial stability during volatility in emerging ...
Can Hungarian Economy Grow Without Causing Imbalances?
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
A respected Hungarian economist, Tamás Mellár considers the potential consequences of parliamentary elections for Hungary's economic policy and the options the new government will have to choose from.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Tips For Britons Moving To Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1989, following the fall of communism, Hungary became a democratic country. Ever since many Britons have moved there and, upon arrival, discovered a country seeped in rich cultural experiences and an idyllic rural landscape. If you are considering moving to Hungary, here are a few tips to help provide a fluid transition into your new life.
Fitch Ratings Affirms Hungary At BB+
- 12 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed Hungary’s long-term foreign currency rating at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook, and its local currency rating at ‘BBB-’. The outlooks on the long-term ratings are stable, the country ceiling has been affirmed at ‘BBB’ and the short-term foreign currency rating at ‘B’, the agency said in a report.
European Commission Also Acknowledges Hungary’s Economic Performance
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The Ministry for National Economy welcomes the autumn forecast of the European Commission which provides a realistic evaluation of a gradually improving Hungarian economy. The forecast by EU experts confirms that Hungary’s fiscal deficit will not exceed 3 percent in the coming years.
Xpat Opinion: Minimum Wage In Hungary – What Company Managers Expect
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Now that we are after the budget submission for the fiscal year 2014, the minimum wage negotiations for the forthcoming year, just like the trilateral discussions relevant to the national wage recommendations are also in the offing. On that occasion, upon the commission received from the National Association of Hungarian Trade Unions, the Policy Agenda carried out a survey among small and medium ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year's Budget Is Based On Inaccurate Planning
- 27 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- business
Compared to the previous quarter of 2013 predictions the latest statistics show no positive turn, Policy Agenda contends. Thus, regarding the preparation of the 2014 budget we must note that the continuing economic policy, and the positive evaluation of the latest statistical figures in the governmental communication can hardly establish an improving economic development. We think that only a ...
Hungary To Fully Repay IMF Loan By Mid-August
- 31 Jul 2013 9:02 AM
- business
On 15 July, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga informed IMF Director Reza Moghadam in a letter that Hungary intends to fully repay the IMF loan provided for the country in 2008 ahead of schedule, by 12 August 2013. This option is only open for countries with sufficient fiscal reserves, a stable budgetary policy and positive investor sentiment indicators.


















