Hungary is set to boost pensions once again in 2025, with a 3.2% increase scheduled for January, alongside the continuation of the 13th-month pension, according to Zsolt Nyitrai, a top advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
“For the Orbán-led government, the well-being of pensioners is a matter of honor,” Nyitrai emphasized in a Facebook video. He highlighted that pension amounts have doubled since 2010, and the 13th-month benefit, previously revoked by the left, has been reinstated permanently despite opposition from Brussels.
Nyitrai reassured seniors, saying, “Our elderly compatriots can count on us in 2025 as well. Hungary can do it.” He added that the government will allocate HUF 7.2 trillion (€17 billion) to pensions and related benefits in 2025.
Additionally, the “Gondosóra” program will continue, providing seniors with free emergency alert devices. These allow users over 65 to contact a 24-hour dispatch service at the push of a button for emergencies or assistance.
