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Leaked document: EU would tighten while science argues for harm reduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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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