Yesterday János Veres, Minister of Finance announced forthcoming restrictive measures after Premier Gyurcsány on Monday had given informations about the more popular aspects of the tax reform. János Veres said next year the budget of the ministries would have to count with HUF 200 billion less money. The minister said the introduction of the euro planned in 2010 will not be delayed by the planned measures though several foreign investors doubt this. The latest analysis of the Dresdner bank group said the budget laxities might postpone Hungary’s accession to the euro zone even to 2012 or 2013. Attila Bartha, senior research fellow of Kopint-Datorg Company claims the withdrawal planned by the government will be feasible only if the cabinet really resolves on radical dismissals.
The coalition partners have expressed their satisfaction over the plan of the tax reform while Mihály Varga, deputy chairman of Fidesz said the changes would punish the poorest layers of society and would not help competitiveness. Viktor Orbán said there was a need of radical reforms but the changes should pay attention not only to individual wages and salaries but to the family background of taxpayers as well.
Translated by Péter Szentmihályi Szabó
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