Hungarian ministries defy Orbán on payments to departing officials

Despite Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's explicit instruction that departing state secretaries should not expect any payments, Hungarian ministries appear to be disregarding the directive. Orbán had made it clear that individuals leaving their posts would not receive additional compensation, a statement that seemed to signal a shift in government practice.

However, reports indicate that former state secretaries affiliated with the ruling Fidesz party are continuing to receive payments. This suggests a disconnect between the Prime Minister's public pronouncements and the actions taken within the government bureaucracy. The article implies that the ministries are not adhering to Orbán's mandate, raising questions about accountability and transparency in government spending.

The situation points to potential internal resistance or a lack of enforcement of the Prime Minister's orders. The expectation was that the government would exercise fiscal restraint, particularly concerning payments to officials leaving their positions. The continued disbursement of funds, contrary to Orbán's statement, could fuel public criticism and scrutiny of government finances.