Hungary is performing better than the European Union average with regard to all key economic indicators, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on public Kossuth radio on Friday.

The Prime Minster noted that of one million new jobs promised over a period of ten years more than 250,000 have already been created, more than anyone would have imagined in 2010.

He highlighted the difference that during previous governments unskilled, unemployed workers living in disadvantaged regions received benefits, whereas the current administration offers them work.

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The Prime Minister stressed that last year there was a breakthrough as real wages could increase thanks to public utility cuts and low inflation.

Hungary has fared better in terms of employment, economic growth, inflation and its foreign account balance than the average of the European Union, he added.

Regarding education, Prime Minister Orbán underlined that there are promising signs in vocational training and courses are better adjusted to the needs of industry. There is still a lot to do in primary education, but the foundations of a good public education system have been laid down, he said.

Regarding plans for the future, he highlighted the importance of full employment and further cuts in household utility prices, adding that changing the trend that most people do have not enough savings is even more significant.

He concluded that families must be supported and the country needs to be strengthened economically to achieve a more peaceful, balanced way of life.

(Prime Minister's Office)