European Union

05/11/2024

Varga discusses Europe’s competitiveness challenges in Brussels

Macroeconomic Dialogue at the Political Level (#MEDPOL) in Brussels #eu
04/11/2024

EU Presidency – Minister Bóka: No EU mechanism to monitor rule of law compliance

"A deep and mutual distrust has been generated between member states and institutions, which makes sincere cooperation extremely difficult"
04/11/2024

Viktor Orbán’s defying declaration: Hungary will not pay EU fines!

Viktor Orbán is at the center of a brewing conflict with the EU, as Hungary prepares to reject the asylum fines. What could this mean for EU relations? Check out our article for further details!
04/11/2024

Orbán predicts major shift in Western politics: ‘Pro-peace, anti-migration’ forces to gain majority in Europe and US

The Western world faces a sea change, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview. #Orbán #West #politics
03/11/2024

North Korean foreign ministry praises PM Orbán for anti-EU stance

Even North Korea now praises Orbán. #Orbán #NorthKorea #EU
03/11/2024

Hungarian agricultural reforms drive 6.4% growth in farm exports, minister highlights key markets and increased funding

The Hungarian government's agricultural and food industry reforms boosted farm export growth by 6.4 percent in the first half of the year, the agriculture minister said. #agriculture #farmers #export
02/11/2024

Kremlin spokesperson praises Orbán’s “independent and constructive” approach

Hungary’s balancing act between East and West is causing a stir in the EU. Viktor Orbán’s recent decisions have earned praise in Moscow but criticism from his EU allies. If you want to find out more, check out our article!
02/11/2024

Hungary surpasses gas storage target, reaches 90% capacity ahead of EU deadline

Gas volume in Hungary's storage facilities is above the target level of 90 percent, the energy ministry said. #gas #energy #winter #EU
01/11/2024

Hungarian investment promotion agency HIPA slams EU’s punitive tariffs on Chinese e-cars

Car buyers "stand to lose the most" as a result of the European Union's punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the head of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) said. #hipa #hungariangovernment #china #ecar #hungarianeconomy
30/10/2024

Staggering costs revealed: How Viktor Orbán’s frequent travelling with military planes is draining Hungarian taxpayers by millions

Taxpayers on the hook for millions? What do you think—should government leaders be more transparent about travel spending?
30/10/2024

Hungarian justice minister: Strengthening Western Balkans cooperation crucial for Europe’s security

Cooperation with partners in the Western Balkans is vital to Europe's security and competitiveness, Bence Tuzson said. #WesternBalkans #EU
29/10/2024

Hungary’s pro-family policies yield positive demographic results, highlighted at COSAC conference

The government's pro-family policies have achieved real results, with a turnaround visible in most indices, a government official said. #family #cosac
29/10/2024

EU Affairs minister emphasises importance of cohesion policy and regional governance in enhancing European competitiveness

European competitiveness is bound tightly with cohesion policy and the operations of regional governments, János Bóka said. #Europe #competitiveness
29/10/2024

Hungary calls for stronger nation-state sovereignty in the EU, rejects treaty changes for political power shift

The purpose of European integration is not to abandon national self-determination and independence but to strengthen nation-states, a government official said. #EU #nationstates #sovereignty
28/10/2024

Orbán cabinet: Ill-advised policies jeopardising European Union’s existence

"We have a vested interest in a successful European Union, and the success of our presidency will be a success story for the whole EU," Bóka said. #EU #migration #warinUkraine #Hungariangovernment
28/10/2024

Sovereignty Protection Office: Átlátszó ‘causing serious political, economic and social damage’ in Hungary

Átlátszó's activities seek to influence the state and social decision-making process in Hungary through the use of foreign funding, the Sovereignty Protection Office said. #politics #funding
28/10/2024

A ‘betrayal of the countryside’: Hungary’s agriculture minister slams Tisza Party’s call to cut EU grain subsidies

The agriculture minister said on Sunday that he was "baffled" by Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar and his supporters' call for an end to European Union subsidies to grain producers. #EUsubsidies #agriculture #TISZA #government
27/10/2024

Masses of Hungarians move to live and work in Austria

The number of Hungarians living in Austria has increased significantly since 2019, according to the statistics of the Austrian immigration office. #austria #immigration #hungariansinaustria
27/10/2024

IMF: Hungarian economy will be a frontrunner in the EU next year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the Hungarian economy will be a frontrunner in the European Union next year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. #imf #hungarianeconomy #europeanunion #forecast
26/10/2024

Trump’s triumph could mean PM Orbán’s defeat and a government change in 2026

PM Orbán hopes Trump will end the war in Ukraine and lower US and EU pressure on Hungary; however, he may lose the 2026 elections because of Trump. #donaldtrump #viktororban #2026elections #hungarianeconomy