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  1. Viktor Orbán discussed governance and policy in Hungary, mentioning a director from Bicske.

Orbán links Hungary's economic policy shift to BMW investments

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary has changed its economic policy after 16 years of operating under a work-based system. He identified tax increases as a key element of the government's current policy. For instance, the flat-rate tax for small businesses (kata) was raised from 50,000 to 100,000 forints, doubling the tax burden on 138,000 taxpayers.

From budapesttimes.hu

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Orbán argued that raising taxes on businesses and employers could reduce their capacity to create jobs and that taxing successful businesses could hold back investment. He stated that economic growth could be stimulated through tax cuts.

Viktor Orbán discussed governance and policy in Hungary while mentioning a director from Bicske.

From budapesttimes.hu

Who's involved

  • HungaryThe country whose economic policies and governance are being discussed.
  • Viktor OrbánThe politician who announced the policy changes and provided commentary on the economy.
  • BMWThe German automobile manufacturer whose past industrial investments were cited by Viktor Orbán.

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  • BMWSpeculative

    Hungarian tax policy shifts might threaten operational costs or investment in the Debrecen plant.

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