Tag "Európai Bizottság"

A new animal welfare regulation is being prepared – public consultation has begun

The European Commission launched a public consultation on its proposal for a regulation on the modernisation of animal welfare rules on 30 September. The platform will be open to public...

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France rejects EU farm budget proposal

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has expressed deep incomprehension over the draft budget for the new CAP framework. At a meeting of EU agriculture ministers, France expressed concern over the...

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The Animal Welfare Regulation is now open for comment

The European Commission is continuing its review of animal welfare legislation. By reviewing the regulations, the EU aims to improve the welfare of farm animals and modernise regulations, including, among...

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Grape and fruit producers affected by spring frost may receive extraordinary support

Thanks to the successful Hungarian agricultural lobby, Hungary will receive support from the European Union in the amount of 10.8 million euros, or 4.2 billion forints, to help producers affected...

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Hungary argues for realistic climate goals in EU debate

The European Commission proposes to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. According to the Hungarian position, the objectives should be...

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It would be disadvantageous if the European Commission also tied the payment of agricultural funds to political conditions

It would be extremely serious and disadvantageous if the European Commission also tied the payment of agricultural funds to political conditions in the seven-year EU budget after 2027, as this...

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Hungary opposes EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Hungary continues to oppose the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which threatens farmers’ livelihoods and food security – stated Minister of Agriculture István Nagy at the informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers...

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Clean Industrial Deal: everything about the green transition and how to finance it

PwC Magyarország hosted a webinar to share the details of the Clean Industrial Deal – the new strategy that the European Commission (EC) says will define the next era of...

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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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Poultry prices have risen in the EU and in Hungary

According to AKI slaughter statistics, 348.6 thousand tons (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first half of 2025, 4.5 percent less than between January and June...

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Consultation on the EU Code of Practice on AI concluded

The European Commission has published the final draft of its Code of Practice on General- Purpose AI. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. The document is structured around three main...

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NAK: consumers would also be adversely affected by the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies

The withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies would seriously affect small and medium-sized farms, but consumers would also be the victims of the 20-25 percent reduction – the Association of Hungarian...

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Turkey meat imports fell

According to European Commission data, the EU’s (EU27) poultry meat exports increased by almost 1 percent to 520 thousand tonnes between January and March 2025 compared to the same period...

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The European Commission proposes the introduction of a new type of tax

With the support of Unicum Riserva, the new series of performances by the beck@grecsó formation debuted in March, in which literature and music meet timeless character and tradition. As a...

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The names of meat products will be protected – the European Commission’s new proposal shows the way

The European Commission is taking another step towards a more transparent and fairer food market: the proposed amendment to the regulation as part of the reform of the Common Agricultural...

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“High risk of illegal products on Temu”

Chinese online marketplace Temu is not doing enough to tackle the sale of illegal products on its platform, is the preliminary conclusion of an investigation by the European Commission. Baby...

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A sharp price increase is possible: a pack of cigarettes could become more expensive by up to 1,000 forints

Hungarian smokers could soon face a significant price hike: a single pack of cigarettes may cost up to 1,000 forints more due to the European Commission’s proposed excise tax reform....

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Europe revisits plan to ban use of ‘meat’ names for plant-based alts

The proposals include items such as beef, pork, chicken, and bacon, as well as less indirect terms such as ribs, drumsticks and wings The European Commission (EC) has put forward...

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New survey: consumers don’t want toxic chemicals

A new survey across five countries has revealed serious concerns about the presence of dangerous chemicals in everyday products such as cosmetics, cleaning products and clothing. According to the research,...

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Table eggs rose by 30 percent in the first half of the year

According to European Commission data, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first three months of 2025. Although imports increased by 52 percent...

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European Commission approves protected designation of origin for Kőszeg wines

The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Hungarian wines produced under the names Kőszeg and Kőszegi in the register of protected designations of origin (PDOs) of the EU, the...

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Historic decision: European Commission approves first sustainable price agreement in the wine sector

The European Commission has taken its first official position on the competition law assessment of a sustainability agreement in the agricultural sector. The positive opinion concerns a target price agreement...

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The EU has proposed stockpiling essential goods and medical equipment in case of crises

The European Commission has presented proposals for the stockpiling of essential goods, medical and healthcare supplies, with the aim of ensuring access to goods and medical equipment at all times,...

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EU poultry meat imports rebound in Q1 2025

According to European Commission data, EU27 poultry meat exports rose by almost 1 percent to 520,000 tonnes between January and March 2025 compared to the same period last year. The...

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China imposes anti-dumping measures on wine spirits imported from the EU

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping measures on wine spirits from the European Union on Friday, amid an ongoing trade dispute with the European Commission. The ministry said in a...

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V4: Imports from Ukraine would cause serious damage

The agricultural chambers of the Visegrád Group (V4) met in Mělník, Czech Republic. In their joint statement, the agricultural interest groups of the four countries call on the European Commission...

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Ministry of Agriculture: Our country continues to stand for effective plant and animal protection

Brussels must not endanger the competitiveness of farmers in the field of animal and plant protection either – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on his social media page in...

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The European Commission demands the abolition of margin squeeze

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Hungary over the reduction of margins on food and drugstore products, and is trying to get the government to withdraw its decision...

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European Commission launches public consultation on modernising EU animal welfare legislation

The European Commission is seeking citizens’ views on the impact assessment of EU legislation on the welfare of animals kept for agricultural production. By revising the regulations, the EU aims...

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Cigarette prices could rise dramatically in Hungary

The European Commission’s tobacco industry reform, which envisages a drastic increase in excise duties, has been leaked, and would affect alternative tobacco products just as much as traditional cigarettes. EU...

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