Tag "EU"
Record number of EU guest nights in 2025
The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025; according to preliminary estimates, 3.08 billion nights were recorded, which was...
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EP committee supports eight Hungarian energy investments
The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee discussed the list of energy projects of common interest (PCI) supported by the EU at its meeting on Thursday. András Gyürk,...
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EU Commissioner: Farmers’ income support under the Common Agricultural Policy will remain guaranteed
Farmers’ income support under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will remain guaranteed and assured in the future, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen said in Brussels on Wednesday. At a...
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3kg/capita
In 2023 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in the EU – 177.8kg/capita. This was an 8.7kg/capita decrease compared to 2022, but still above the 2013 level of...
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EU strictness is on its way: BNPL will also be affected by the regulations this year
The Consumer Credit Act (Fhtv.) will be amended from November 20, 2026, and the changes will also affect deferred payment (BNPL – Buy Now, Pay Later) solutions. According to the...
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EU tax on ultra-processed foods and alcoholic beverages could come – EU’s first cardiovascular action plan is being prepared
Az Európai Bizottság 2026-tól új uniós szintű adókat vezetne be az ultrafeldolgozott élelmiszerekre és az alkoholos üdítőitalokra – értesült az Euractiv. A cél a szív- és érrendszeri betegségek visszaszorítása, amelyek...
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This is how Hungarian companies can prepare for the new global trade order
More and more Hungarian exporters and importers are affected by the strengthening and accelerating protectionism in the global economy. Additional tariffs, trade policy measures (such as anti-dumping measures) and other...
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EU regulations on food additives are getting stricter – new rules on the use of preservatives and sweeteners
Several EU regulations have amended the regulations on food additives, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) announced. The new legislation aims to update outdated references and reclassify certain product categories,...
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Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in September
Retail turnover in the eurozone fell in September compared to the previous month, but increased in annual comparison. According to data published on Thursday by the statistical office of the...
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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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