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EU leaders reach deal on replacing constitution

In a deal reached at 4:30 in the morning, the leaders of the 27 members of the European Union agreed...

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V4 group against delaying Schengen zone extension

Prime ministers of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland took a common stance against Austria's demands that the Visegrád...

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V4 countries criticize statements on postponed Schengen entry

Representatives of some EU countries should not challenge the enlargement of the Schengen area, which the new EU members are...

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Democracy report says new EU, NATO members ‘backsliding’

The US-based pro-democracy group Freedom House says in its latest report that the countries of Central Europe have shown a...

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Czech Republic, Hungary the only EU states with gaps over 3% of GDP in 2008

The Czech Republic and Hungary will be the only EU members whose budget gaps will at the end of 2008...

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MEPs and members of national parliaments discuss the future of Europe

More than 150 members of the European Parliament and EU national parliaments gathered in Brussels on Monday to discuss the...

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Adamkus, Gyurcsány, Prodi back Merkel in fast progress on EU treaty

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi said Monday that the European Union urgently needed a new constitutional treaty, while Hungarian Prime...

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WTO head Lamy wants G8 to become “G20”

World Trade Organization head Pascal Lamy said Thursday that he would like to see the G8 expand and accept as...

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Member states want EU fair play on tax

European finance ministers yesterday failed to agree on new rules for examining unfair tax competition between member states, after protests...

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Luxembourg vetoes EU VAT reform

At the EcoFin Council meeting yesterday in Luxembourg, Luxembourg's Minister of Treasury and Budget voted against the planned VAT reform....

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US proposes tougher rules to WTO on subsidies

The United States submitted on Monday a paper to the World Trade Organization, proposing much tougher rules on trade-distorting subsidies....

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Bulgaria and Romania nervous, make cosmetic changes

Bulgaria and Romania are trying to convince the EU that they are efficient in combating wide spread corruption ahead of...

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Czech Republic rebuffed over budget deficit

The Czech Republic got bad marks for failing to curb its budget deficit with the Commission urging the country to...

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Czech government to appeal EU farm products fine

The Czech government said Wednesday it would lodge an appeal with the European Court of Justice against a European Commission...

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US could lift trade barriers with Russia next year

A senior Russian lawmaker said Wednesday that a Soviet-era rule restricting trade with Russia could be lifted by Washington as...

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

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Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

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Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Inside View

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...