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The ability to adapt to ever-changing needs: EIPA’s first 30 years

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 20, 2011 1:05 PM

The National Institute of Public Administration and the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) jointly organised the meeting of the EIPA Board of Governors, on 6-7 June 2011, in the context of the Hungarian EU Presidency. During the two-day meeting, the exclusive guests discussed the most important recent matters and current issues of the first half of 2011. Marga Pröhl, the Director-General of EIPA, speaks about the effects of the financial crisis in the last three years, the increasing number of Board of Governors’ members, and the changing needs regarding contract activities and open market activities.

Development Ministry on the Achievements of the Hungarian Presidency

Ministry of National Development, July 19, 2011 4:55 PM

Hungary will benefit from it’s successful presidency in the long term, as stated during the press conference organised by the Ministry of National Development to give account of the activities and achievements of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union with the participation of Minister Tamás Fellegi, Minister of State for Infocommunication Zsolt Nyitrai, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner and Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs Tamás Iván Kovács on 15 July, 2011.

EIPA trend: More emphasis on smaller and newer Member States

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 19, 2011 4:41 PM

The National Institute of Public Administration and the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) jointly organised the meeting of the EIPA Board of Governors, on 6-7 June 2011, in the context of the Hungarian EU Presidency. During the two-day meeting, the exclusive guests discussed the most important recent matters and current issues of the first half of 2011. Henning Christophersen, the Chairman of the EIPA Board of Governors gave an interview for the official website of the government.

Hungary Heading in the Right Direction to Increase Energy Safety in the Region

Ministry of National Development, July 19, 2011 12:57 PM

Minister for National Development Mr. Tamás Fellegi and Executive Director of the Paris headquartered International Energy Agency Mr. Nobuo Tanaka presented the publication entitled “A Review of Hungary’s Energy Policy - Achievements” in Budapest on 15 July 2011.

Ministry of Rural Development to Strictly Enforce Regulations to Ensure GMO-free Crops

Ministry of Rural Development, July 19, 2011 8:40 AM

According to the laws in effect, plants and seeds contaminated with GMOs must be destroyed, and the Ministry of Rural Development will act in strict accordance with these rules – announced the ministry's State Secretary for Food Chain Control and Agricultural Administration.

Frost Damage, the Harvest Report, Wide Vehicles and GMOs

Ministry of Rural Development, July 18, 2011 4:15 PM

Farmers who suffered frost damage in May will receive support totalling 13.3 billion forints, announced State Secretary for Agricultural Economy György Czerván at the press conference following the meeting of the Harvest Co-ordination Committee. The State Secretary reviewed the results of the 2011 harvest and then announced that route permit requirements for oversized vehicles had been annulled. With reference to GMO-contaminated seeds, Endre Kardeván reassured the press that farmers are not at fault and so shall not incur damages.

Four Billion Forints towards Poultry Welfare Support in 2011

Ministry of Rural Development, July 18, 2011 3:11 PM

Poultry farmers are to receive four billion Forints from the national budget. According to the statute amendment, poultry welfare support claims may be lodged on a quarterly basis.

National Energy Strategy Adopted by Government

Ministry of National Development, July 18, 2011 10:38 AM

At its 13 July meeting, the Government adopted and will file the National Energy Strategy to Parliament. Based on new foundations, the Strategy ensures the long-term sustainability, security and economic competitiveness of energy supply in Hungary.

Achievements of Strategic Significance in Energy and Cohesion Policy

Ministry of National Development, July 18, 2011 10:31 AM

During its six-month presidency, Hungary contributed efficiently to the process of building a strong and competitive Europe, stated Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs of the Ministry of National Development Kovács Tamás Iván, who reported of the achievements first to the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Technology Committee (ITRE) and then to the Regional Development (REGI) Committee on 11 July 2011 in Brussels.

The red sludge tragedy: the region has been rebuilt thanks to superhuman effort

Government, July 16, 2011 10:49 AM

‘The Government has fulfilled its commitments so far, and we will solve everybody’s problems by 4 October, the first anniversary of the disaster,’ Sándor Pintér said on his ministerial visit to the disaster-stricken region.