Spring elections to spotlight fiscal frailties

Forthcoming elections in Hungary and the Czech Republic are likely to spotlight fiscal frailties in both countries. As ever, the risks remain greatest in Hungary. But the likelihood of a weak government means that efforts to tackle the Czech Republic’s large budget deficit are likely to disappoint too.

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