Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is sticking to his government's position that the country will not impose further austerity measures and has said that there is "no point" in continuing talks with the International Monetary Fund.
"Hungary and the IMF had a deal, which expires in October. So there is no point in negotiating long-term questions with the IMF," the conservative Mr Orban said in Berlin on Wednesday (21 July) following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
<...Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login