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Hungary's Orban launches tax exemption for mothers, cap on housing loan rates

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Posted on February 22, 2025

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BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced an income tax exemption for mothers of two or three children and said he would cap interest rates on housing loans at 5% from April

Hungary's Orban Introduces Tax Breaks for Mothers and Loan Rate Caps

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced an income tax exemption for mothers of two or three children and said he would cap interest rates on housing loans at 5% from April as part of moves to shore up the economy ahead of a 2026 national election.

Orban also said on Saturday that his government was ready to impose caps on surging food prices unless talks with retailers succeed in keeping prices under control, adding he was ready to limit food retailing profits as a last resort.

(Reporting by Gergely Szakacs and Marek Strzelecki; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Orban introduces tax exemption for mothers with two or three children.
  • Housing loan interest rates capped at 5% starting April.
  • Measures aim to strengthen the economy before 2026 election.
  • Potential caps on food prices if retailer talks fail.
  • Government may limit food retailing profits as a last resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax exemption did Viktor Orban announce?
Viktor Orban announced an income tax exemption for mothers of two or three children.
What is the new cap on housing loan interest rates?
The government will cap interest rates on housing loans at 5%.
What actions is the government considering regarding food prices?
Orban stated that the government is ready to impose caps on surging food prices unless talks with retailers succeed.

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