Parliamentarian Condemns Budget Cuts, Highlights Child Poverty Crisis

Hungarian Parliamentarian Highlights Poverty and Child Welfare Concerns in 2026 Budget Debate Budapest, Hungary – Dúró Dóra, a member of the Mi Hazánk Mozgalom party, recently delivered a critical speech in the Hungarian Parliament regarding the proposed 2026 budget. Her address focused on the rising poverty rates and low wages affecting many Hungarian citizens. She also expressed deep concern over the government's inadequate response to child welfare issues, particularly for children under three years old. "The 2026 budget reveals a stark disregard for the most vulnerable in our society," Dúró stated in her speech. "We see increasing poverty and alarmingly low wages, while the government fails to act decisively on child welfare, a matter of utmost urgency." Dúró's speech included specific examples from the budget proposal to support her claims, highlighting areas where spending cuts would disproportionately affect low-income families and children. She called for increased investment in social programs and stronger measures to combat child poverty. The video of Dúró's speech has gained significant attention online, sparking debate about the government's priorities and the need for social reform in Hungary. While the government has yet to respond directly to Dúró’s criticism, the video serves as a powerful illustration of the ongoing concerns regarding social and economic inequality in the country.