Hungarian deputies voted on Monday in favor of reducing their own incomes by 40%. Peter Magyar: "It's about modesty"

Hungarian deputies unanimously accepted a 40% reduction in their incomes as part of efforts to ease the burden on public finances and to strengthen the integrity image of the new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar. This measure was quickly adopted after his victory in the legislative elections in April.

"It's about modesty," justified Magyar's decision.

Starting next month, the base salary of deputies will be 3,690 euros gross, and the savings made will be equivalent to a year of the parliament's operating expenses. Additionally, reimbursements for mobile phones have been eliminated, and allowances for renting offices and housing have been cut.

Peter Magyar emphasized that these reforms are essential to save money and combat corruption in a tense economic context. According to the head of the Integrity Authority, Hungary has lost at least 186 billion euros during Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.