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Hungary’s Structural Reform Programme 2011 – 2014

Ministry for National Economy, March 7, 2011 10:54 AM

The fraction union of FIDESZ-KDNP, the presidencies of the ruling parties and the Government of Hungary made a political decision to launch the Structural Reform Programme. The programme is aimed at consolidating the Hungarian public sector by means of structural reforms, strengthening economic growth, encouraging the increase of employment and enhancing the competitiveness of Hungary’s economy.

Regional Commander visits Camp Pannonia

Ministry of Defence, March 7, 2011 10:00 AM

The Hungarian PRT has been a key factor in the ISAF operations in the northern region. There is great need for the experience of the Hungarian PRT, Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Regional Commander North (RC North) of ISAF said during his visit to Camp Pannonia, Afghanistan.

Five Percent of the Applicants Took More Than Sixty Percent of the Available Funds.

Ministry of Rural Development, March 4, 2011 5:46 PM

The countryside’s spine should be agriculture. To achieve this a significant transformation can be expected in the near future within the system of Rural Development and agricultural support said Mr. Zsolt V. Németh, Director of Rural Development at his lecture held in Makó. He also talked about the possibilities of the new Széchenyi plan regarding agricultural support.

Budapest Charter to Accelerate Re-organisation of the European Airspace

Ministry of National Development, March 4, 2011 4:04 PM

The high-level conference organised on the implementation of the Single European Sky programme package was closed by approval of the Budapest Charter on 4 March, 2011. The document sets out the concrete and effective measures that can be taken by the stakeholders in support of the implementation of the joint efforts.

The government approved the launching of the Agricultural Széchenyi Card

Ministry of Rural Development, March 3, 2011 5:26 PM

Launching the Agricultural Széchenyi Card the agricultural entrepreneurs’ old ambition came true said Mr. Fazekas at today’s press conference held by the government’s representative.

Common Agricultural Policy Helps a New Generation of Producers

Ministry of Rural Development, March 3, 2011 5:21 PM

The Agricultural Council carried on a debate about the committee’s report regarding the future of the joint agrarian policy, which was held in Brussels on the 21 February 2011.

Presidency to involve youth in decision-making

Ministry of Human Resources, March 3, 2011 4:50 PM

Involving youth in decision-making and improving youth employment, were the focus of the Hungarian Presidency’s most important event on youth policy. At the conference held in Gödöllő, on 2 March 2011, European youth held meetings with the directors-general of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and representatives of the European Commission.

European Candidates for the post of FAO Director-General Present their Programmes in Budapest

Ministry of Rural Development, March 3, 2011 9:51 AM

A total of almost 100 experts from 38 countries are attending the informal European and Central Asian Regional Meeting of the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

Government decision on the setting up of the Tom Lantos Institute

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, March 3, 2011 9:15 AM

At its March 2, 2011 session, the Government of the Republic of Hungary decided to set up the Tom Lantos Institute. The mission of the Institute bearing the name of the late Hungarian-American representative will be to support human and minority rights in Central Europe. The opening of the Institute is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2011, and is to be attended by high-level international delegations and visitors.

Zoltán Illés is the EU’s Representative at World Conference of Environmental Protection Programmes

Ministry of Rural Development, March 2, 2011 1:40 PM

Reinforcement of international environmental protection is a crucial part of government for the European Union. This announcement was made at the Governing Council’s session of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, by the under secretary of the environmental protection programme managed under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Hungary Could Significantly Increase Its Food Production

Ministry of Rural Development, March 2, 2011 1:33 PM

The Hungarian food industry produces a 20% surplus besides being self-sufficient and this surplus could reach 50% said Mr. Endre Kardeván, who is in charge of the food supply’s supervisory committee and under-secretary of Agricultural management.

The renewal of Hungary

Government, March 2, 2011 11:14 AM

Presentation by Mr. Tibor Navracsics Deputy Prime Minister and Mr. György Matolcsy Minister for National Economy on the structural reforms of the Hungarian Government held at Széll Kálmán Foundation.

Public image of the Hungarian Defence Forces improves

Ministry of Defence, March 2, 2011 8:00 AM

The Hungarian Defence Forces are a national institution in the service of protecting the life, freedom, independence and goods of the citizens, Minister of Defence said at the leadership briefing held in Budapest on March 1.

European Union’s Energy Council Meeting Closed Successfully

Ministry of National Development, March 1, 2011 12:28 PM

Meeting No 3072 of the European Union’s Energy Council was held on 28 February 2011 in Brussels. The meeting was chaired by Minister of National Development Dr Tamás Fellegi.

Red Mud Catastrophe: consequences and experiences

Ministry of Interior, March 1, 2011 12:25 PM

We have witnessed the true way how our nation joined its forces in averting the consequences of the red mud catastrophe – highlighted Károly Kontrát, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, in his opening of the Conference on Red Mud Catastrophe: consequences and experiences held at the Hungarian Academy of Science. In the frame of this event, two agreements on cooperation were signed between the Hungarian Academy of Science and the Hungarian Catastrophe Management.

The Chamber of Agriculture Bill is Ready to be Put Forward

Ministry of Rural Development, February 28, 2011 5:16 PM

Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas met with Mr. István Jakab on Friday morning. The meeting took place so that the Minister could personally inform the President of MAGOSZ (The National Association of Hungarian Farmers Agricultural Cooperatives) about the proposed Chamber of Agriculture law and the ten-year agrarian, rural and environmental strategy that the Ministry will put forward for public discussion in mid-March. Public Announcement.

We reap as we sow

Ministry of Rural Development, February 28, 2011 5:12 PM

The Ministry of Rural Development is asking the opinions of farmers and producers regarding seeds; the Ministry is conducting a poll among farmers and producers regarding the quality of seeds used in Hungary, before agricultural work begins this spring.

Libyan unrest dominate the meeting of EU defence ministers

Ministry of Defence, February 28, 2011 11:30 AM

’’There are three aspects of what we are doing to solve the crisis in Libya: evacuation, coordination and collaboration.” Catherine Ashton High representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy said at the informal meeting of defence ministers in Gödöllő, Hungary.

Deputy State Secretary János Hóvári’s Visit in Kuwait

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 26, 2011 12:37 PM

János Hóvári, Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited the State of Kuwait as special envoy of President Pál Schmitt on February 26, 2011, and participated in the large-scale celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Kuwait as well as the 20th anniversary of its liberation from the Iraqi occupation. The events were attended by more than twenty rulers and presidents, along with numerous other statesmen from over 57 countries, incumbent and previous leaders of the different international organizations, as well as the commandants of the coalition forces of the military operations in 1991.

Modern knowledge – modern Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, February 25, 2011 7:09 PM

As a sine qua non of Hungary’s renewal, we must establish a higher education offering competitive knowledge. A successful and rising country needs to permanently augment the capacities of fresh and creative knowledge that does not go without a modern higher education to meet labour market expectations as well as the actual demands of the economy and of the society.

Sándor Pintér: We would like to have another type of Police

Ministry of Interior, February 25, 2011 8:43 AM

“We would like to achieve a much better state of public order and security in small settlements than that was earlier, and the subjective feeling of security should become stronger among inhabitants.” – emphasized Sándor Pintér, the Interior Minister at the Police Headquarter‘s annual meeting of assessment and task setting on Friday, 25 February 2011.

A contradictory support system

Ministry for National Economy, February 24, 2011 7:47 PM

Currently in Hungary much more is being spent on support related to disability than in other countries which are at a similar stage of development or which have similar healthcare parameters. In Hungary the number of handicapped people with a job is very low, and the support system is only favorable for some privileged organizations which are invested with special rights.

The transformation of the pension system

Ministry for National Economy, February 24, 2011 7:45 PM

In the past few years the Pension Protection Fund required a contribution of 600-700 billion forints from the central budget. What is more, the state pension system would have closed with a deficit of 800 billion forints in 2011 but for the measures of the Orbán government in 2010.

Welfare and Crime Prevention sub-project

Ministry of Interior, February 24, 2011 6:06 PM

Since October 2008, neighbourhood police have been patrolling the streets of the Magdolna Quarter. They are to build and maintain close relationships with the locals, to learn what they think of public safety and to help resolve their problems.

Strategic partnership between the Legislature and the business sector

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 24, 2011 11:04 AM

On Thursday Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Justice, and István Havas, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, signed a strategic partnership agreement promoting closer cooperation between the business sector and the Legislature.

History: Sport Forum Click for the event .European sports face strategic decisions

Ministry of Human Resources, February 23, 2011 4:55 PM

The Hungarian Presidency wants member states to adopt the “Resolution on a European Work plan for Sport” by May. This was announced by State Minister for Sports of the Ministry of National Resources, Attila Czene, on 22 February, after the annual Sports Forum organised by the Commission in Budapest.

Administration cuts for Hungary’s competitiveness

Ministry for National Economy, February 22, 2011 4:42 PM

With continued economic policy efforts to put businesses at the forefront, the Government is planning moves to make the entrepreneurs’ life easier through administration cuts as a part of structural reforms on the agenda. For Hungary to regain its leading position in the region and to become one of Europe’s most business-friendly countries, it is inevitable to ease the administrative burden on businesses that could weaken competitiveness of those.

Freshwater Fish Farmers should be Subsidised by the EU

Ministry of Rural Development, February 22, 2011 9:53 AM

At Hungary’s initiative, Agricultural Ministers of countries with no seacoast, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Luxemburg and Hungary, issued a statement in Brussels, which was presented to Maria Damanaki, Commissioner of Fisheries. Public Announcement.

Taxation system: left behind by the competitors

Ministry for National Economy, February 21, 2011 6:26 PM

The key indicator to judge the competitiveness of an economy is the amount of general tax liabilities. If enterprises consider administrative costs too high, they may opt to scale back production and investments or would-be investors may decide not to come to Hungary. As a result of the tax measures implemented during the last couple of months, the tax burden fell to 37%, but it is still more than the average of the Visegrád group members.

French Breeders Refuse Government Intervention Fearing Further Increases in Feed Prices

Ministry of Rural Development, February 21, 2011 2:04 PM

The Hungarian presidency’s slogan is that a strong Europe needs a strong agriculture capable of providing for the whole continent and preserving its export markets while producing high quality, healthy products – said Sándor Fazekas, Minister of Rural Development at the Paris International Agriculture Show, an exhibition of food and agriculture products.