Hungarian lawmakers agree to 40% salary cut
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Posted Jun 9, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-09-0630
Hungarian lawmakers unanimously approved a 40% reduction in their salaries and allowances on June 8, fulfilling a proposal by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar to cut administrative costs.
Hungarian lawmakers unanimously approved a 40% reduction in their salaries and allowances on June 8. This measure implements a proposal by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar aimed at decreasing administrative expenditures. The move follows past criticisms that Magyar's predecessor, Viktor Orbán, had offered high parliamentary wages, allegedly to placate opposition members. The new monthly basic salary for deputies will be approximately €3690 before tax.
Sources: Радіо Свобода