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Fiscal measures available to ensure lifting of excessive deficit procedure

Ministry for National Economy, May 10, 2013 2:47 PM

During recent years, Hungary has moved from being one of the worst performing European countries to become one of the frontrunners of the EU, a result of the Government’s consistent economic policy, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász stated at a joint press conference on Friday. He emphasised that the Hungarian Government is convinced that the measures requested by the European Commission are unnecessary, as budget targets will be met without difficulty.

Hungary aims to strengthen ties with Latin America

Prime Minister’s Office, May 10, 2013 1:42 PM

State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó negotiated with South American and Caribbean ambassadors in Hungary.

An interest subsidy higher than ever for the development loans of the Széchenyi Card Programme

Ministry of National Development, May 10, 2013 1:12 PM

As from 1 May 2013, the Government has increased to 5% the interest subsidy provided for the facilities of Széchenyi Investment Loan, Széchenyi Own Contribution Supplementary Loan and Széchenyi Subsidy Advance Loan. The more favourable financing possibilities may contribute to the investment spirit of domestic small and medium enterprises, this way supporting the development of Hungarian economy. Due to the rate of interest subsidy exceeding that of the current base rate of the bank of issue, Hungarian companies may obtain a loan at an interest of less than 0.4% per month in the scheme.

Prime Minister requests new measures from Minister Varga

Prime Minister’s Office, May 9, 2013 5:34 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga to work out new measures to ensure Hungary's exit from the Excessive Deficit Procedure, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said on Thursday. The Hungarian Prime Minister attended a board meeting of the ruling Fidesz party earlier on Thursday, focusing on necessary steps in connection with the EU procedure, he added.

State Secretary Szijjártó: Facilitating economic growth is a top priority

Prime Minister’s Office, May 9, 2013 5:19 PM

The State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó declared at the press conference of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency that the top priority of Hungarian economic policy this year is to facilitate growth and achieving this requires the successful implementation of the Opening to the East policy.

Breakfast for bikers at 26 Budapest locations and in 11 other towns

Ministry of National Development, May 9, 2013 4:34 PM

200 activists from the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club served breakfast to people who cycled to work today as part of the Bike to Work (Bringázz a Munkába!) campaign, which is also supported by the Ministry of National Development.

European Commission prognosis on Hungary’s economic prospects improves

Ministry for National Economy, May 9, 2013 4:00 PM

The European Commission has recently published its Spring Forecast for 2013. This contains key macro-economic data, including facts for 2012 and estimates for 2013 and 2014, as well as short evaluations on each European Union member state.

Minister of State Győri: the recommendations set forth in the Tavares report are unprecedented

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 9, 2013 2:59 PM

Enikő Győri, Minister of State in charge of EU affairs, stated that the report prepared by European Parliament Rapporteur Rui Tavares was without precedent within the European Union. The Hungarian Minister of State pointed out that the report - which was strongly critical of the state of the rule of law in Hungary - concerns issues that fall within the scope of national competence.

Government programme to promote births

Prime Minister’s Office, May 8, 2013 5:45 PM

The government is preparing to launch a programme to promote births in the second half of 2013, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a Christian forum.

János Martonyi holds talks with Israeli Minister for Energy and Water

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 8, 2013 3:33 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi held talks with Silvan Shalom, Minister for Energy and Water Affairs, who represented the Israeli Government at the Assembly of the Jewish World Congress in Budapest.

Government Spokesperson: Tavares report full of factual errors

Prime Minister’s Office, May 8, 2013 2:47 PM

According to the Government’s Spokesperson András Giró-Szász, the draft report on the rule of law in Hungary, put forward by Green Party member Rui Tavares, is full of factual errors and misrepresentations.

Foundation stone laid for new Eagle Ottawa development

Ministry for National Economy, May 8, 2013 12:09 PM

The new production facility of the car industry supplier – an automotive leather manufacturer -- with its headquarters in the United States will increase the output capacity of the company’s Hungarian subsidiary by 55 percent and add 200 new jobs.

Hungarian innovation policy implements comprehensive reform measures

Ministry for National Economy, May 8, 2013 12:07 PM

Minister of State for Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay emphasized at the press conference held in Budapest prior to the seminar on the innovation strategies of Hungary and Sweden that Hungary has recently carried out several profound changes with regard to its innovation policy. The event were organised within the framework of the Swedish-Hungarian Innovation Days 2013 series.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán participates in meeting of Roma Affairs Council

Prime Minister’s Office, May 7, 2013 5:26 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared at the Roma Affairs Council meeting in Budapest that the cabinet sees the Roma community as an opportunity, a hidden potential for the country’s economy, while the majority of parties consider the Roma as being a problem.

Tibor Navracsics: the Polish Constitution declares Central European identity

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 7, 2013 5:24 PM

Tibor Navracsics has said that the Polish Constitution declares Central European identity. At a reception in Budapest on Monday marking Polish Constitution Day, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration and Justice also said that Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic – the Visegrád Four (V4) – should now come together in the economic field.

Minister Pintér: public employment must go hand-in-hand with training

Ministry of Interior, May 7, 2013 5:21 PM

At the opening ceremony of the international conference on public employment, the Minister of Interior said that public employment programmes and the mandatory training courses are capable of leading unemployed people back to the labour market.

Accusations against Hungary not based on the law, but on politics

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 7, 2013 4:08 PM

Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics has said that European institutions have not voiced legal criticisms of Hungary based on legal principles, but have levelled accusations against the country based on political considerations.

German reunification occurred thanks to Hungary’s courage, says former State Secretary Sudhoff

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 7, 2013 3:57 PM

The fall of the Berlin wall and the reunification of Germany would not have happened without the courage and the political wisdom of Hungary – said former State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany Jürgen Sudhoff at a podium discussion in Budapest on Monday.

Speaking notes for Minister of State Németh at the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 7, 2013 3:35 PM

“Corruption and Other Threats to Democracy”
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Hungarians thankful to Germans for active role in European reunification, says Minister Martonyi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 7, 2013 11:15 AM

Hungary is thankful to Germany for its active role in making Europe united and whole again following the German reunification, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said on Monday.

Hungary aims to improve business climate, says Minister Martonyi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 7, 2013 10:36 AM

A key government aim is to improve the climate for foreign investors, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said after meeting his German counterpart on 6 May, 2013.

Prime Minister addresses the Plenary Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Prime Minister’s Office, May 6, 2013 5:34 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the 184th Plenary Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The Prime Minister pointed out that Hungary may be successful in the competition for the best scholars, if we manage to keep the country's most talented brains here in Hungary.

Minister Martonyi met with executives of the Holocaust Memorial Museum

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 6, 2013 3:38 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi received two of the executives of the Washington Holocaust Memorial Museum, Museum Director Sara Bloomfield and Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies Paul Shapiro in his office on May 3. The parties reviewed the main issues related to the Jewish community in Hungary. Minister Martonyi provided detailed information on government measures aimed at combating intolerance.

Prime Minister: anti-Semitism is unacceptable and intolerable

Prime Minister’s Office, May 6, 2013 10:23 AM

The World Jewish Congress began its three-day meeting in Budapest on 3 May with nearly 500 delegates from all over the world. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered his opening speech in front of the 14th General Assembly and stated that the Hungarian Government considers it its moral obligation to promote "zero tolerance" against anti-Semitism.

Live streaming from the World Jewish Congress

Prime Minister’s Office, May 3, 2013 7:27 PM

Live streaming about Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress in Budapest will be available via www.kormany.hu from 8 PM.