At Wednesday’s Government Info briefing in Budapest, Minister for the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás announced a 1.6% supplementary pension increase, backdated for 2025 based on 4.8% “pensioner inflation.” The average amount paid with the November pension will be HUF 47,200, with the remainder arriving in December, for a year-to-date average of HUF 51,155 per pensioner. The minister also confirmed the government will launch a national consultation on the future of Hungary’s tax system. Answering questions, the minister:Rejected EU-level trade limits on Israel and restated Hungary’s general opposition to sanctions that harm national interests. Commented on public order around political events, condemning calls to violence and stressing that weapons have no place at rallies. Noted the upcoming consultation will contain five questions and run from early October; costs will be disclosed afterward.