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Hungary: the consolidation continues

Ministry for National Economy, February 7, 2011 1:07 PM

Despite the ongoing volatility of the international capital markets, mainly caused by renewed concerns about the worsening financial situation in some of the developed countries, the Hungarian government securities market worked well and provided smooth and stable financing for the government throughout 2010.

Expert seminar on pooling and sharing of defence capabilities

Ministry of Defence, February 4, 2011 1:17 PM

The first expert seminar of the Hungarian EU Presidency organised by the Ministry of Defence, was held on February 3. The Hungarian Minister of Defence, Dr Csaba Hende, opened the conference on the current issues of EU Defence Capabilities. The event was attended by 150 defence and security experts, coming from 27 Member States of the EU.

Interinstitutional talks on novel foods

Ministry of Rural Development, February 4, 2011 11:56 AM

On 1 February 2011, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council launched the final, conciliation phase of the novel food regulation procedure, a simplified and centralised authorisation system for innovative food products.

’’ In Service of Peace and Freedom ’"

Ministry of Defence, February 4, 2011 11:45 AM

The troops deployed in Kosovo have been awarded NATO medals with the words "In the service of peace and freedom" on them.

Public administration must serve the public

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 3, 2011 2:13 PM

In his visit to the Nógrád County Government Office, the Minister of Public Administration and Justice underlined the need to restructure regional public administration. Tibor Navracsics – who was inspecting the government office, and who also took part in a staff meeting – went on to say that there is a consensus among specialists in the field of public administration that the restructuring process is needed.

Pursuant to Government’s decision, issuing permits will be bound to administrative procedures

Ministry of Interior, February 3, 2011 8:52 AM

The Government would make the night life safer by modifying several related statutory provisions. The Government’s decision says organisers of an event with more than 300 guests and those of outdoor parties expecting more than 1,000 guests will in future have to apply for permits from authorities. – The Interior Minister Sándor Pintér announced.

Communication on the amendment of decision 1/2011 of the CVO of Hungary concerning pig meat, products thereof and live pigs originating from Germany

Ministry of Rural Development, February 1, 2011 3:52 PM

Following daily consultations with the European Commission and Germany it has become evident that enhanced controls on affected feed manufacturers and farms are performed effectively, and the identification and withholding of products potentially contaminated by dioxin is ensured.

Press Release-Expert Seminar on Pooling and Sharing of Defence Capabilities

Ministry of Defence, February 1, 2011 1:32 PM

The Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise an expert seminar on Pooling and Sharing of Defence Capabilities on February 3 in Budapest. The participants come from various EU institutions and research institutes of 27 Member States. The event will be opened by the Minister of Defence of the Hungarian Republic Dr Csaba Hende.

Media legislation: the Government has replied to the letter from the European Commission 2

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 1, 2011 1:17 PM

Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication, announced on Monday that the Government had replied to the letter written in connection with the media legislation by Neelie Kroes, the European Commission Vice-President, and to the three observations she made on the legislation’s provisions related to EU harmonisation of laws.

Informal Meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors

Ministry of Defence, January 31, 2011 9:34 AM

An informal meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors was held in Budapest on 27-28 January 2011.