Hungarian PM Peter Magyar announced a temporary freeze on non‑essential government spending for 1‑2 weeks pending a budget review.
Regular outlays such as civil‑servants’ salaries will continue, while the freeze targets discretionary expenditures.
Magyar reiterated plans to secure over €10 billion (€12 bn) EU funding this month to address Hungary’s budget deficit.
He expects the EU deal to be finalized soon, with an end‑August deadline for fund utilisation.