Whereas there are around 300,000 potential employees, 50-60% of positions remain unfilled, he noted. The reasons are to be found in regional disparities and a lack of training and work experience. From Jan. 1, housing and mobility facilitation measures will take effect with a view to stimulating regional mobility, he said.

Over the next five years, the government will plough hundreds of billions of forints into ensuring that the appropriate levels of training are available, with the start of company training schemes, he added.

Further, the government’s job-protection scheme will be continued as more than 900,000 people take advantage of discounts on employer contributions, the official said.

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