Varga: More than 50,000 with jobs under new govt employment scheme

More than 50,000 jobseekers and fostered workers have transferred to the primary labour market since last August thanks to a government scheme which has helped to cut unemployment significantly, Mihaly Varga, the finance minister, has told MTI. The project, initially rolled out in 15 counties, will cover the whole country by early 2020, making it easier for companies to increase headcount. The government's aim is for everyone able to work to have a job, Varga said, adding that the scheme focused on disadvantaged groups from an employment aspect.