Hungary's public debt increased by 0.2% in Q3 2024, reaching 76% of GDP, below the EU average of 81.6%. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán highlighted government achievements, including low overheads and pension increases, despite rising public debt due to a high deficit. Hungary's deficit-to-GDP ratio stands at 4.8%, above the EU average of 2.9%. The country is under the EU's Excessive Deficit Procedure, with recommendations for deficit reduction pending approval of Hungary's medium-term budget plan. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)