Tag "Európai Bizottság"
Corn yield: the European Commission cuts back this year's forecast
The European Commission modified its forecast on corn for this year. The EC reduced its forecast for this year's yield by almost one million tonnes to 56.6 million tonnes. Last...
Read moreIn trade everyone must pay a food safety supervision fee
The food safety supervision fee’s 0 percent band to be ceased, so in the future everyone must pay a food safety supervision fee in trade – due to EU complaints....
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The European Waste Reduction Week will be programs in each county
Within the European Waste Reduction Week this year a total of 473 waste-reduction and awareness-raising actions will take place. Programs will be organized in all of the counties – the...
Read moreThe previous level of the food chain supervision fee to be restored
In accordance with last week's news, the government really gave ground in connection with the food chain supervision fee. According to the bill, the previous flat rate of 0.1 percent...
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The greening time limit expires this week
The European Commission decided after a number of Member States' proposals that further amendments will be made to the greening system in the spirit of simplification. So at the end...
Read moreThe freighters request the restoration of the 18 years age limit from the European Commission
The National Freighters’ Industrial Corporation of Private Entrepreneurs (NiT Hungary) turned to the European Commission (EC) and requested the restoration of the 18 years age limit in order to eliminate...
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The series of conferences presenting the potential of the Rural Development Programme will start in Siófok
The first stop of the series of conferences which focuses on the EU tenders, projects, grants and financing options will be held in Siófok on 22 September 2015. The European...
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Brussels rejects the re-introduction of milk quotas
The European Commission in Brussels rejects the idea to introduce the milk quota sytem again in the EU – Phil Hogan EU Commissioner responsible for agricultural affairs said on Wednesday....
Read moreThe government to amend the food chain supervision fee
The regulation on food chain management fees will be amended in September. Currently, a consultation is taking place about the level of tax rates with the European Commission. There are...
Read moreVarga Mihály: special taxes do not conflict with the EU law
According to the Hungarian position, the food chain management fee or the health care contribution on tobacco products, do not conflict with the EU rules – Varga Mihály, Minister of...
Read moreBrussels is investigating food chain supervision fee and healthcare contribution of tobacco companies
European Commission has initiated an investigation regarding supervision fee required to pay by food chains and also regarding healthcare contribution fee affecting trade of tobacco products in order to find...
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Hungary is a major beneficiary of EU funds
In terms of funding Hungary remains one of the largest net beneficiary of the EU, over the next seven years – Szűcs Tamás, the Head of European Commission’s Representation in...
Read moreBrussels is optimistic about the agricultural markets
The European Commission published its short-term forecast on the the agricultural markets on Friday. The forecast projects a positive image of production and the meat industry. Brussels notes that last...
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Hungary is one of the largest net beneficiary of the EU's new budgetary cycle
Hungary is one of the largest net beneficiary of the European Union’s new budgetary cycle that lasts until 2020 – Szűcs Tamás, head of the European Commission’s Representation in Hungary...
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We hardly know our consumer rights
Despite the fact that the Hungarians are facing more problems during the purchasing of goods or services, and we also buy more often under the effect of misleading advertisings, we...
Read moreThe proportion of smokers decreased in the EU
The proportion of smokers decreased by two percentage points, from 28 to 26 percent, compared to 2012 in the European Union – according to the lastest Eurobarometer survey. According to...
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European Commission approval for Jacobs Douwe Egberts deal
Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and D.E. Master Blenders (OTC:DEMBF) land conditional approval from the European Commission on their proposed merger after agreeing to divest a few brands in certain regions. The...
Read moreThe European Commission approved the use of new GMOs
The European Commission approved the food and feed industrial use of ten new genetically modified organism (GMO) plant on Friday. In addition, the Board also extended the authorization of seven...
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The European Commission has suspended the payments
The European Commission (EC) has suspended the payments of the first three priorities of the Economic Development Operational Programme. The European Commission has suspended part of the interim payments from...
Read moreNew EU rules on grape planting
The European Commission adopted a regulation about the extension of the wine-growing areas and about the introduction of a new grape planting licensing system – according to the committee’s website....
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The deadline for direct payment applications was extended
The Commission has today proposed the extension of the deadline of aid applications for Direct Payments to Monday June 15. This represents an extension of one month on the original...
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The European Commission has launched an investigation in the advertising tax case
The European Commission launched a so-called in-depth investigation in the case of the advertising tax that was introduced last year in Hungary – the EC announced on Thursday in Brussels....
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The government considers to introduce a 3-5 percent tax on advertising
The government is considering to introduce a 3-5 percent tax on advertising and seeks to protect the smaller media companies. Specific proposals for the amendment of the advertising tax has...
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Economic sentiment improved in the EU in February
The Economic sentiment has improved in the EU28 in February, as well as in the Euro Zone – according to the communication of the European Commission (EC) that was released...
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EP: the origin of the meat must also be indicated on the packaging
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to introduce mandatory labeling of the origin of all meats used in ready-prepared meals. The 2013 horsemeat scandal, which...
Read moreAnalysts expect higher growth and lower inflation than the European Commission forecasted
The European Commission is too pessimistic with regard to next year’s economic growth and this year's inflation – the senior analysts of K&H and ING consider. According to the economic...
Read moreThe European Commission expects slower economic growth in Hungary and lower deficits
According to the “winter economic forecast” of the European Commission (EC) in 2015 and in 2016, the European Commission expects slower economic growth in Hungary. The European Commission also lowered...
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Lázár suggests the reduction of the advertising tax
Lázár János Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office proposes advertising tax reduction and to introduce a flat rate system, instead of the current progressive tax tax system on advertising. Lázár...
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