Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, says his predecessor, Viktor Orbán, concealed part of the country’s budget deficit figures. Magyar alleges that Orbán’s government provided misleading information about projected fiscal shortfalls, particularly those expected by 2026. According to the claim reported by the Financial Times, Magyar says Orbán “lied” about the size of the 2026 deficit, which he puts at about 8% of GDP.
The reports describe Magyar’s accusation as part of an effort to challenge the fiscal baseline that shaped Hungary’s budget planning. Magyar’s statement focuses on the difference between what he says was publicly presented and what he argues is the true scale of the deficit.
The single source available for this story does not include additional independent verification, details on how the revised deficit estimate was calculated, or a direct response from Orbán or his government. As presented, the matter centers on disputed budget numbers and questions about transparency in Hungary’s public finances leading into the 2026 outlook.
