200 billion was missing from the state treasury in October

In October, Hungary's central budget deficit was 200.6 billion HUF, showing a 138 billion HUF improvement compared to the previous year. Finance Minister András Kármán reported that revenues for the first ten months exceeded last year's figures by 3.5%, with a corrected deficit of 392 billion HUF. He attributed the improved balance to government policies and highlighted successful initiatives like school support and tax reductions. The proposed 2027 budget anticipates a 5102 billion HUF deficit, aiming to reduce the GDP ratio to 4.9%. Health sector spending will rise by 510 billion HUF, with significant allocations for salary increases for healthcare workers and educators.