Tag "Európai Bizottság"
The NAK does not support the reduction in milk production
The European Commission may take a decision in July over milk production limits. From the step, the European Commission expects to mitigate the dairy market turmoil. This means that the...
Read moreThe European Commission expects a 2.5 percent increase this year and a 2.8 percent growth for the next year in Hungary
This year, 2.5 percent, next year 2.8 percent economic growth is expected in Hungary by the European Commission, which published its spring economic forecasts for both the EU and for...
Read moreThe European Commission terminated the infringement proceedings in the case of excise duty on pálinka
The European Commission terminated the infringement proceeding that was launched in the case of excise duty on pálinka – the press service of the EU commission announced on Thursday. According...
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The EU issued more than two thousand alerts for dangerous products last year
The EU issued more than two thousand alerts for dangerous products (consumer protection) last year. Nearly two-third of the products came from China – the European Commission announced on its...
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The European Commission rewards the most inspiring businesses
The European Commission rewards the most inspiring businesses again this year. The European Commission’s (EC) Award for the inspiring of European businesses will be organized in Hungary for the first...
Read moreBrussels do not like the obligation closure of the loss-making stores
The European Commission launches a new infringement proceeding against the Orbán government’s trade regulation, which has a declared aim to push out the foreign chains. Brussels is investigating the rule...
Read moreHungarian member in the European Commission’s new agricultural committee of experts
The European Commission formed a high-level committee of experts in order to help stabilise the situation in the agri-food market. On 12 January 2016 commissioner for agriculture Phil Hogan announced...
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GMO-free labeling may come after the approval of the European Commission
We still need to wait a few months for the introduction of the GMO-free labeling. The “GMO-free production” trademark will be put on food and feed after the approval of...
Read moreThe EC expects 2.1 percent growth in Hungary this year and 2.5 percent next year
This year the European Commission (EC) expects 2.1 percent economic growth in Hungary and 2.5 percent for the next year. The European Commission (EC) published its winter economic forecast in...
Read moreA new surtax may come
Designed along the lines of the Polish retail surtax, the Hungarian government may decide about a new measure during the spring, which would provide a more proportional burden sharing for...
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Simpler dispute resolution via the EU’s online consumer platform
In January, the European Commission launched its online alternative dispute resolution platform, which allows simpler, cheaper and more efficient settlement of international consumer disputes – the DLA Piper international law...
Read moreThe consumption of meat can continue to decrease in the EU countries
In agriculture, emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) are expected to decline slightly by 2025, through the expected decline in cattle breeding – the agrarszektor.hu cites the European Commission. It is...
Read moreCorn 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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