This is not unusal at all
Budget preparations brought into the spotlight
Another popularity-boosting measure for the April elections
It would be premature to breathe a sigh of relief
The economy is doing fine, PM also talks about composition of his next government
Márton Nagy takes stock of 2025
Annual gap greater than during Covid
Tax revenues have grown significantly
Not an exceptional figure
Fiscal issues in focus
No escape from the excessive deficit procedure just yet
Latest deficit target increase not surprising, but further slippages still possible
A further downward revision
Government rewrites budget and special taxes in new decree
However, the bond market may be more sensitive
Sizeable shortfall expected in the remaining two months too
S&P points to deterioration of fiscal position
S&P decision to be published on Friday night
And there are numerous other risks and dangers still ahead
Overall picture deteriorates