Hungary Would Prefer Bank Tax Over IMF Aid Deal, Rogan Says
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Hungary hardened its position in International Monetary Fund talks, which have been ongoing for 11 months, saying it would rather keep special taxes on lenders and selected industries than have an aid deal if the country was given an ultimatum.
“I can see one scenario which would threaten an IMF deal and that’s if we were expected to increase the burden on families instead of the bank tax,” HirTV reported yesterday, citing Antal Rogan, the ruling party’s parliamentary leader.