Coalition partner, Free Democrats were threatening to pull out of coalition if Socialists do not fully support the health reform - Magyar Hírlap reported from the Free Democrat party’s weekend meeting. Socialists tried to ease the health reform proposal by suggesting less hospital bed reduction.
Our view: We see the news could have a slight negative impact, as the coalition’s support is inevitable for carrying out Hungary’s large-scale convergence program. Due to the large pressure on the coalition, wee see Socialists standpoint could draw nearer.