Gábor Pósfai: The annual support of one million forints for public service employees will be discontinued
The Hungarian government plans to discontinue the annual one million forint housing support for public service employees by the end of the year, as stated by the Minister of Interior in a recent interview. Gábor Pósfai emphasized the need for different types of support to enhance mobility within the country. He acknowledged the disappointment among law enforcement regarding salary increases, noting that a 15% raise is a significant step, although a minimum of 50% is deemed necessary to retain personnel. The minister also highlighted the importance of addressing the aging vehicle fleet and the overall condition of police stations. He mentioned ongoing efforts to attract more officers back to service and improve working conditions. Additionally, he discussed public safety concerns, including drug use and the need for regulatory measures around certain hotspots. The ministry is undergoing scrutiny, with several reports filed, and plans to rename the disaster management service back to…