OKSZ: it would be a mistake to close recidivist multinationals

By: trademagazin Date: 2012. 05. 18. 13:15

In recent days, a statement was said that the consumer protection authority is ready to close the recidivist multinationals. The intention is understandably, but it is questionable that, does the punishment commensurates with the irregularities found during inspections – describes the National Trade Association (OKSZ).

The international department stores contribute 5 percent of the nation's economic output (about as much, as agriculture), The multinational companies are providing jobs for 100 thousand employees, in recent years they have developed the sales network in Hungary with 1500 billion HUF worth constructions and investments. Among the nearly 100 thousand domestic retail businesses three thousand is owned by international businesses.