Viktor Orban announces a new subsidized loan program for young people and companies, ahead of next year's elections.

Viktor Orban will face difficult elections next year in the context of economic stagnation and high inflation. Recently, the government introduced subsidized loans for young people and announced a new loan for companies with a fixed interest rate of 3%. Economists warn that pre-election measures could lead to significant fiscal risks, with a budget deficit estimated at over 5% of GDP by 2026. Although a temporary increase in household incomes is expected, the effects of fiscal stimuli may be short-lived.