Tag "Európai Bizottság"
Turkey meat imports fell
Date: 2025-08-05 11:00:12
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
Date: 2025-07-31 11:50:45
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
Date: 2025-07-30 12:01:42
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”
Date: 2025-07-29 09:31:53
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
Date: 2025-07-25 10:28:58
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
Date: 2025-07-23 09:22:04
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
Date: 2025-07-22 11:49:14
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
Date: 2025-07-22 10:30:07
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
Date: 2025-07-18 11:00:51
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
Date: 2025-07-16 11:55:29
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
Date: 2025-07-09 12:00:56
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
Date: 2025-07-08 10:00:45
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
Date: 2025-07-04 10:19:45
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
Date: 2025-07-04 10:00:39
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
Date: 2025-06-27 09:15:46
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
Date: 2025-06-26 13:01:43
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
Date: 2025-06-25 10:00:37
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
Date: 2025-06-24 11:23:17
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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Farmers’ interests must be protected against Ukrainian agricultural products
Date: 2025-06-24 11:00:49
Brussels would be committing a crime if it allowed Ukrainian agricultural products to enter the EU without appropriate restrictions, as this would destroy the entire European agriculture and endanger the...
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Chamber of Agriculture: We do not ask for Ukrainian imports
Date: 2025-06-20 09:30:17
The European Commission proposes indefinite benefits to Ukraine after the expired free trade measures, however, the position of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’...
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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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Poultry prices have increased slightly
Date: 2025-06-11 09:30:02
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 228.4 thousand tons (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first four months of 2025, 6.5 percent less than between January and...
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EUDR country assessments – or which countries are at risk from deforestation
Date: 2025-05-28 12:03:08
On 23 May, the European Commission published its country assessment guidelines supporting the implementation of the EUDR (Deforestation-Free Products Regulation) and the list of countries concerned. According to the regulation,...
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The European Union has launched a joint investigation into Shein – serious consumer protection concerns have been raised
Date: 2025-05-27 11:30:47
The European Commission and EU consumer protection authorities have jointly launched a procedure against the Chinese online store Shein, the European Commission announced at the end of May. The aim...
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The regulation is changing – GDPR strictness is being relaxed
Date: 2025-05-26 12:17:36
The European Commission is planning to ease the GDPR for companies with fewer than 750 employees, recognising that the current regulation places a disproportionate burden on smaller businesses. Under the...
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Pan-European farmers’ demonstration against the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies
Date: 2025-05-20 09:45:09
A pan-European farmers’ demonstration was held in Brussels today by the EU producer organisation Copa-Cogeca and 70 European agricultural interest groups. The participants of the action, held with the participation...
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European Commission proposes to simplify CAP to boost competitiveness
Date: 2025-05-14 09:30:19
The European Commission presented a package of measures on Wednesday to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support farmers and boost competitiveness, with legislative changes aimed at reducing the...
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Chicken meat prices have increased further
Date: 2025-05-13 09:00:45
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 170,000 tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first three months of 2025, 5.0 percent less than between January and March...
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Rapeseed producer prices rose by 46 percent
Date: 2025-04-23 10:45:06
According to European Commission data, the Canadian export price (FOB) of canola fluctuated between $431 and $472/tonne in March, and between $481 and $502/tonne by April 9. The export price...
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More than 250,000 Hungarian farmers stand in favor of preserving area-based subsidies
Date: 2025-04-04 11:00:11
The NAK and MAGOSZ representatives personally took the petition to Brussels to preserve agricultural subsidies. The more than 250,000 Hungarian signatures also clearly indicate that the planned transformation of the...
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