Tag "EU"
Leaked document: EU would tighten while science argues for harm reduction
Date: 2025-10-21 10:47:39
Stricter regulations may be coming to the tobacco industry: according to a recently leaked document, the European Union would group traditional cigarettes and new types of nicotine products, including nicotine...
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Climate change: a concern that is losing importance in the EU
Date: 2025-10-16 11:01:40
According to the Eurobarometer 2025 survey, while 85% of EU citizens think climate change is a serious problem, only 9% rank it among the most pressing challenges. This article is...
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The EU is a net exporter of eggs and egg products
Date: 2025-10-16 09:20:38
According to data from the European Commission, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first half of 2025. Although imports increased by 38...
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Industrial production is still declining in Hungary, but is already increasing in the EU
Date: 2025-10-14 13:04:52
In July 2025, industrial production in the EU increased by 1.8% compared to July 2024. In Germany, industry managed to grow for the first time this year in May, with...
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The Hungarian government is committed to the Common Agricultural Policy
Date: 2025-10-10 10:50:31
The Hungarian government is committed to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and supporting farmers; “it is no coincidence that we provide the largest co-financing in the European Union alongside agricultural...
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The EU would accelerate the spread of artificial intelligence in industry and science
Date: 2025-10-08 12:59:16
The European Commission has presented a strategy to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in key industries and the public sector and to put Europe at the forefront of AI-driven...
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Producer prices fell in both the euro area and the European Union in August
Date: 2025-10-03 12:20:28
Industrial producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union fell both month-on-month and year-on-year in August, according to data released by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Friday....
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Business sentiment improved slightly in September in the euro area and the EU
Date: 2025-09-29 12:51:09
Economic sentiment improved slightly in the euro area and the EU, instead of the expected slight deterioration, but employment expectations deteriorated somewhat in both regions, according to a report by...
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US Still Top Supplier Of Tree Nuts To EU
Date: 2025-09-25 09:00:07
The European Union remains one of the world’s largest markets for tree nuts, with imports valued at $7.1 billion (€6 billion) in 2024, according to a recent report prepared for...
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EU green policy: food security risk increases due to decline in livestock
Date: 2025-09-24 13:20:42
The livestock population in the European Union is continuously decreasing, caused by strict animal husbandry and environmental regulations, says a study by the European Livestock Voice (ELV). According to the...
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Slovak Minister of Agriculture: European Commission’s proposals threaten to eliminate Slovak agriculture
Date: 2025-09-19 10:30:39
The European Commission’s proposals for the next budget period (2028-2034) regarding agricultural subsidies, if implemented, will mean the elimination of Slovak agriculture, said Slovak Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development...
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Egg market 2025: rising prices, declining production and new export opportunities
Date: 2025-09-17 13:10:34
The global egg industry is facing a simultaneous decline in production, a decline in demand and a rise in prices in 2025. A decline is expected in the United States,...
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EU Adopts Binding Legislation to Cut Food Waste
Date: 2025-09-11 09:09:56
The European Parliament has passed a new law aimed at significantly reducing food and textile waste across the EU. In accordance therewith, member states will be required to cut food...
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The European Commission has proposed the adoption of trade agreements with Mercosur countries and Mexico
Date: 2025-09-04 11:50:48
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to the Council of the member states the signing and conclusion of trade agreements with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) and Mexico....
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Gradual transition: new EU regulation transforms the packaging market
Date: 2025-08-11 10:53:31
The European Union’s new packaging regulation fundamentally changes the future of consumer product packaging. The goal is to drastically reduce packaging waste and prioritize environmentally friendly solutions, while the scheduled...
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Hungarian sweet corn remains at the forefront of Europe
Date: 2025-08-06 11:37:26
The Hungarian sweet corn sector remains Europe’s leader in 2025, ahead of France. As one of the most important players in the EU’s sweet corn supply, our country has played...
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Producer prices in the euro area and the European Union increased in June, both month-on-month and year-on-year
Date: 2025-08-05 12:07:19
Producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union rose both month-on-month and year-on-year in June, according to data released by the European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, on Tuesday. In...
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The EU adopted a recommendation on the introduction of a sustainability reporting standard for SMEs
Date: 2025-07-30 11:20:57
The European Commission has adopted a recommendation to introduce a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate the easier sharing of...
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Choking hazard pacifiers and toxic raincoats: EU investigates flood of Temu and Shein products
Date: 2025-07-24 11:33:21
Pacifiers that can cause choking, sunglasses without UV filters, cosmetics containing banned chemicals – these are just a few examples of the problematic products that have entered the European Union...
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Inflation accelerated to 2 percent in the eurozone and 2.3 percent in the EU on an annual basi
Date: 2025-07-17 12:29:11
Inflation in the euro area and the European Union accelerated in June, according to final figures published on the website of the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Thursday. In the...
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Temu would enter the EU market with local manufacturers
Date: 2025-07-11 12:20:55
Temu’s rise in Europe is making waves – but now it’s not about industrial goods, but about food. The Chinese online platform, which has already taken the European e-commerce sector...
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The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU
Date: 2025-07-04 11:23:00
The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU and their use in food and feed, the EU’s executive body announced on Friday. According to...
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Divisive deal: EU import quota for Ukrainian agricultural products increases
Date: 2025-07-04 11:14:38
The European Union has signed a new agreement with Ukraine that will increase Ukrainian import quotas for several agricultural products – but neither Brussels nor Kiev can claim complete success....
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Eurostat: number of guest nights booked on online platforms shows stable growth in the EU
Date: 2025-07-02 11:34:54
The number of nights spent in short-term accommodation in EU member states showed a steady increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous...
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GKI analysis: Why do Hungarian households live more poorly than anyone else in the EU?
Date: 2025-06-30 13:03:49
Imagine that the residents of every EU country shop in a large supermarket! Everyone tries to put the same amount in their basket, but not everyone ends up buying the...
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NAV has published information regarding travel luggage
Date: 2025-06-26 09:53:21
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a compilation of the rules on goods that can be transported in luggage on its website. In a statement sent to...
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AliExpress launches fulfillment in Europe
Date: 2025-06-20 09:46:10
Chinese online marketplace AliExpress is launching Local+, a fulfillment solution that allows retailers to outsource shipping. The platform has acquired several warehouses in Europe. As a result, shipping will be...
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Brussels has initiated proceedings against Hungary over margin restrictions
Date: 2025-06-18 12:40:15
The European Commission has launched two infringement proceedings against Hungary for introducing retail margin restrictions that could adversely affect foreign, non-Hungarian companies. One concerns the regulation on the sale of...
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Annual inflation slowed in the euro area and the EU in May
Date: 2025-06-18 12:08:58
Annual inflation slowed in both the eurozone and the European Union in May, according to final calculations released by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Wednesday. Eurostat’s website states...
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EU recognises certificates of imported seeds from Ukraine and Moldova as equivalent
Date: 2025-06-12 10:00:29
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on Thursday recognising the field checks and seed production standards carried out in Ukraine and Moldova as equivalent to EU requirements....
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