Family allowance: what happened until the recently announced doubling and how much would families receive if the amount had only increased with inflation?

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced significant changes regarding the 2027 budget, including a reduction in personal income tax to 9% for incomes below the minimum wage. He also mentioned plans to double family allowances, which have been stagnant since 2008. The average family allowance has seen minimal increases over the years, with a notable rise occurring in 2008. The number of families receiving this support has steadily declined, leading to reduced state spending on family allowances despite unchanged average amounts per family. The allowance varies based on the number of children in a household, with specific amounts designated for single parents and families with multiple children.