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The EU would prosecute large companies for the violations of their suppliers

The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on draft legislation that would make it mandatory for large EU companies to check whether their suppliers use child labor or damage...

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The EU proposes to mobilize 430 million EU funds to support the agricultural sector

The European Commission proposes to mobilize 430 million euros in EU funding for European agricultural producers affected by adverse climate phenomena, high input costs and various market and trade problems,...

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Feel free to eat local fruits

The responsible and conscious decision in all areas is to consume seasonal, i.e., domestic fruit harvested at the time of natural ripening, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy. The head...

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Beverage packaging: the era of fixed caps is coming

In July 2024, the EU regulation will enter into force, which stipulates that the cap must be fixed on plastic bottles or fruit juice boxes for environmental reasons. So far,...

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Organic pet food set for clearer labeling as EU Council and Parliament reach agreement

The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the labeling of organic pet food. The regulation agreed on this week will make it easier for consumers...

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The EU has extended restrictions on grain imports from Ukraine

The European Union has extended the restriction on the import of cereals from Ukraine – wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds – until mid-September, the European Commission announced on Monday...

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In May, food inflation in the Eurozone slowed on an annual basis

In May, inflation slowed down in the euro area on an annual basis, the statistical office of the European Union announced on Thursday. According to Eurostat’s preliminary data, inflation in...

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The European Union should show solidarity with Eastern European farmers

The European Union should show solidarity with the Eastern European farmers in order to ensure that the Eastern European stocks that have become unsold due to Ukrainian grain imports do...

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The bill to prohibit the imposition of land tax was introduced

The bill has been submitted to the parliament, which prohibits the imposition of land tax on mayors and local governments – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Friday in...

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More than a thousand Hungarian firms will have to report on their sustainable operations to the EU

An 11-country study by Ernst & Young (EY) has found: less than a third of companies qualify as sustainable, based on the EU’s green framework system. This article is available...

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EU forecast: prospects for the European economy are improving

Despite the persistently challenging global environment, economic prospects are improving, the European economy continues to show resilience, the European Commission wrote in its spring economic forecast published on Monday. Economic...

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Retail sales decreased in the euro area and the EU in March

In March, retail sales in the euro area and the European Union decreased in both monthly and annual comparisons. The statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Friday...

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European Commission: an agreement was reached regarding the import of Ukrainian grain

The European Commission adopted extraordinary and temporary preventive measures regarding the EU import of agricultural products from Ukraine with the aim of alleviating the difficulties caused by the temporary lifting...

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Inflation eased in the euro area

In accordance with preliminary estimates, inflation in the euro area slowed down in March, the statistical office of the European Union announced on Wednesday. According to Eurostat’s final data, annual...

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The EP adopted a proposal for a regulation to curb deforestation

The European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg adopted a proposal for a regulation on Wednesday, according to which it will be possible to distribute in the European Union only products...

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BDO: Two sides of the coin, economic factors, about the draft of the European Union that tightens the obligations of manufacturers, – warranty and service, or life beyond the slowing down of the society in Fogagásto

What does it mean for consumer society and for the corporate sector that the European Union plans to tighten further in order to make the operation of several manufacturing segments...

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National Attitude Formation Conference + “5 countries 1 river” – environmental education without borders

The event covers the fields of greenwashing, sustainability and education and environmental education. The Association of Environmental Service Providers and Manufacturers – in connection with the Sustainability Theme Week –...

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Institute of Agricultural Economics: the decrease in the producer price of grain continued

In the last week of March, the decrease in the producer price of grain in Hungary continued, and the price of oilseeds also decreased – read the report published on...

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Retail sales decreased in the euro area and the EU in February

Retail sales in the euro area and the European Union fell in February, both monthly and year-on-year. The statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Tuesday that in...

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The Japanese market is extremely important for Hungarian agriculture

Our country’s goal is to further stimulate the agricultural relations between Hungary and Japan, stated Minister of Agriculture István Nagy after receiving Japanese Ambassador Masato Otaka in his office. The...

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Budapest press event to promote the consumption of European vegetables and persimmons

The “MEDITERRANEAN COMBO” information campaign aimed at promoting the consumption of European fruits and vegetables is entering a more active phase in Hungary. The second promotional press event of the...

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According to a research, barely a third of listed companies are considered sustainable

Less than a third of companies listed on the stock exchange are considered sustainable based on the indicators of the EU’s green framework – draws attention to the EY study...

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More than a thousand Hungarian companies will have to report on their sustainable operations to the EU

Less than a third of companies listed on the stock exchange are considered sustainable based on the indicators of the EU’s green framework, draws attention to the EY study analyzing...

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The EU is tightening up: it is no longer enough for companies to “look green”

Analysis of BDO Magyarország’s ESG business on changes affecting the field of sustainability. The EU’s expectations in the field of sustainability (ESG) are apparently getting stricter in line with this,...

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Inflation eased, but food prices still rose the most in the euro area

Inflation slowed down in the euro zone in February, the statistical office of the European Union announced on Friday. According to Eurostat’s final data, annual inflation in the euro area...

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Next year, those traveling to Great Britain from currently visa-free countries will also need an entry permit

Next year, those travelers who can currently travel to Great Britain without a visa will also have to obtain an entry permit, the British Home Office announced on Thursday. This...

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The decree has come out: this is what insect protein-containing products will look like in the future

Based on the decision of the European Commission, from January this year, 4 insect species can appear as food ingredients on store shelves in the EU. In response to the...

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The EU imposes urgent tasks and drastic measures

The main goal of the European Union’s energy policy by 2030 is for member countries to reduce their primary energy consumption by 30 percent and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

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Food prices rose at an accelerating rate in February in Italy

In Italy, consumer prices rose by 9.2 percent year-on-year in February, after a 10 percent rise in January, the Italian statistics office, Istat, announced on Thursday based on preliminary data....

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Csaba Lantos: every opportunity must be seized for the sake of energy security

The government insists on the climate goals, but at the same time every opportunity must be seized for the sake of energy security, said the energy minister at the XXI....

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