Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has gained a reputation for fiscal prudence in the past few years, but the latest data suggest that stimulus in the run-up to April’s parliamentary election has caused the country’s fiscal health to worsen markedly. On the budget measure preferred by the EU, we think the deficit is nearing the Maastricht 3% of GDP threshold, limiting scope for Fidesz to support the economy further.
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