This is how many guest workers will be allowed in Hungary in 2026

Economy Minister reaches decision

A brutal wave of layoffs swept through Hungarian factories, leaving thousands jobless

An increasingly ugly picture has been emerging in recent times

Fewer people are employed in Hungary than a year ago

Primary labour market shrinks too

Agreement on Hungary's 2026 minimum wage close

The majority of parties on both the employer and employee sides would agree to a 11% increase

A brutal wave of resignations looms in Hungary, but it could backfire

Money rules

It's decided: most Hungarians can say goodbye to a 10% wage increase next year

Wage minimum increase to be smaller than that

After a hectic week, investments and the fate of the forint may hinge on a single decision

Continued volatility is to be expected

The Revenge of the Workers: Could a wave of resignations sweep across Hungary?

There are few job opportunities

Number of participants in Hungary's public employment programmes revealed

Hungarian economy stagnates in the third quarter

Growth has no real driver

Hungarian labor market stabilizes, although employment remains below last year's levels

4.5 million people are employed in Hungary today

This is the minimum wage hike Hungarian employees want to see next year

VKF holds a meeting

This cannot go on: Hungary needs a new engine for growth

We've run out of workers

Hungarian labour market remains strong in the summer too

Number of employed people high

Hungarian economy may not be strong enough for a 13% wage increase

Wage talks continue

Feared US data could set markets reeling this week

With Hungarian inflation figures also due on top of that

Thyssenkrupp's international reorganisation to affect Hungary too

Company revamps structure

Summer sees turnaround in domestic labor market

Employment has increased

15% wage hike to Hungarian government officials in September

Increase will be incorporated in the budget at HUF 42 billion annual cost

Why can't the Hungarian economy gain momentum?

The engines have run out of steam