Student Performance Plummets, Past Official's Secrets Unveiled
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Hungary's education system faces a significant challenge following the release of new PISA results, which indicate that Hungarian students have achieved their worst-ever scores in mathematics and reading comprehension. This alarming decline has prompted discussions about the state of education in the country, with experts describing the system as being in a global crisis.
Further scrutiny has been placed on past government conduct with the revelation of secret documents concerning former Fidesz Member of Parliament János Lázár's mysterious travels and consultancy contracts from 2013. These documents shed light on how international companies allegedly assisted the Orbán government during that period, leading to new claims of financial misconduct.
In other key developments, Prime Minister Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party has announced a major administrative reform, including the dissolution of county assemblies and the initiation of rural development pilot programs in several regions. Meanwhile, economic reports present a mixed picture: while the Central Statistical Office (KSH) indicates a significant decline in food prices, overall inflation has seen a slight increase, and the capital city of Budapest is grappling with a new budget deficit.