The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has reformed its leave policy system, eliminating the possibility for employees, including former Governor Mátyás Varga and others, to accumulate unused vacation days that could later be monetarily compensated upon termination. The reform was implemented following revelations about former MNB Governor György Matolcsy, who received 122 million forints in compensation for unused vacation time when he left his position in 2025. According to data provided by the MNB, Matolcsy was entitled to 470 days of vacation during his 12-year tenure but only took 148 days, so
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about changes to the MNB's leave policy and provides specific figures regarding Matolcsy's unused vacation compensation. It does not exhibit overt bias, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The content remains neutral in tone and focuses on the procedural,
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- government Hungarian National Bank
