Katalin Novák, Hungary's family minister until 2021, was elected president with a resounding 137 votes in the first round of the March 10 presidential election, giving her the needed two-thirds majority while her opponent, economist and lawyer Péter Rónai, received just 51 votes. Novák has an impressive resume. . . the mother of three is particularly known for her strong pro-family policies which are a top priority of Novák’s. The Hungarian government has implemented a range of financial incentives to correct long-declining birth rates and declining populations. Perhaps the most noteworthy reform Hungary has enacted is a life-long income-tax exemption for mothers who have given birth to at least four children. Large families – households with at least three children – also receive several benefits including an interest-free mortgage of approximately $51,000 and a subsidy of $33,000 to purchase a larger home. In addition, the government helps large families purchase vehicles and pays maternity allowance to grandparents who care for children. According to Novák, the government’s family support policies have born good fruit: The number of marriages has doubled in 10 years – the highest rate in Europe – and divorce is at its lowest rate in 60 years. Abortions have decreased by 41% and the birth rate has increased by 25% in 10 years. (All Israel News) Read more here. | 
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