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The European Union (EU) is a politico-economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe.

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EU Affairs minister emphasises importance of cohesion policy and regional governance in enhancing European competitiveness

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European competitiveness is bound tightly with cohesion policy and the operations of regional governments, János Bóka said. #Europe #competitiveness

Society

Hungary calls for stronger nation-state sovereignty in the EU, rejects treaty changes for political power shift

The purpose of European integration is not to abandon national self-determination and independence but to strengthen nation-states, a government official said. #EU #nationstates #sovereignty

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Orbán cabinet: Ill-advised policies jeopardising European Union’s existence

Speaker László Kövér (Copy) Hungarian parliament speaker European Union

"We have a vested interest in a successful European Union, and the success of our presidency will be a success story for the whole EU," Bóka said. #EU #migration #warinUkraine #Hungariangovernment

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Sovereignty Protection Office: Átlátszó ‘causing serious political, economic and social damage’ in Hungary

Tamás Lánczi head of the Sovereignty Protection Office

Átlátszó's activities seek to influence the state and social decision-making process in Hungary through the use of foreign funding, the Sovereignty Protection Office said. #politics #funding

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A ‘betrayal of the countryside’: Hungary’s agriculture minister slams Tisza Party’s call to cut EU grain subsidies

Hungary's agriculture minister slams Péter Magyar

The agriculture minister said on Sunday that he was "baffled" by Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar and his supporters' call for an end to European Union subsidies to grain producers. #EUsubsidies #agriculture #TISZA #government

Society

Masses of Hungarians move to live and work in Austria

The number of Hungarians living in Austria has increased significantly since 2019, according to the statistics of the Austrian immigration office. #austria #immigration #hungariansinaustria

Business

IMF: Hungarian economy will be a frontrunner in the EU next year

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the Hungarian economy will be a frontrunner in the European Union next year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. #imf #hungarianeconomy #europeanunion #forecast

DNH 2021
27/10/2024
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Business

Trump’s triumph could mean PM Orbán’s defeat and a government change in 2026

PM Orbán hopes Trump will end the war in Ukraine and lower US and EU pressure on Hungary; however, he may lose the 2026 elections because of Trump. #donaldtrump #viktororban #2026elections #hungarianeconomy

Society

Shocking: Budapest is one of the poorest Central European capitals

Among the capitals of the post-Communist Central and Eastern Europen region, Budapest is the second poorest, following Zagreb. Meanwhile, Bucharest developed a lot. Why are the residents of Budapest considered poor? #budapest #budapestpurchasepower #budapesteconomy #wage

Society

Erasmus, Horizon programs returns to Hungarian universities?

QS University Ranking reveals top Hungarian universities Corvinus

The minister of culture and innovation held consultation talks in Brussels about the relaunch of the Erasmus and Horizon programmes in Hungary. Will they return or will Brussels continue to exclude the students and teachers of 21 Hungarian universities from the programs? #erasmus #horizon #hungarianuniversities

DNH 2021
26/10/2024

Politics

PM Orbán: Hungary must remain neutral, 2025 will bring “fantastic results”!

PM Viktor Orbán Freedom House: Collapse of democracy

Do you agree with PM Orbán that economic neutrality, trading with the East and the West may bring fantastic results in 2025? #viktororban #hungariangovernment #europeanunion #hungarianeconomy

DNH 2021
25/10/2024
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Business

Addressing Budapest’s housing crisis: Proposal to restrict home purchases by non-EU nationals

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What do you think – what solutions would best help address Hungary’s housing challenges? Let us know your ideas below! 🏘 #housingcrisis #realestate #Budapest #tax #rent

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Strengthening Hungary-Türkiye ties: New agreement targets joint aid, cultural cooperation

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Cooperation in international development is enhancing Hungary-Türkiye ties, with an MoU signed between the Hungary Helps Agency and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency. #Türkiye #cooperation #diplomacy

Daily News Hungary
24/10/2024

Politics

Fidesz MEP calls for scrapping EU migration pact and lifting fines against Hungary

Kinga Gál, the chair of the Fidesz-Christian Democrat European Parliament delegation, has called for “the bad EU migration pact” to be “chucked out” and for fines against Hungary for stopping migration to be lifted. The outgoing European Commission’s “big mistake”…

Daily News Hungary
24/10/2024

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EP President Metsola: EP won’t abandon those who stand for democracy

"68 years later we remember the heroes of 1956, we honour them," Roberta Metsola said. #EuropeanParliament #1956 #Revolution

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Hungary becomes EU’s most expensive state to run all the while underfunding healthcare

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Hungary allocates disproportionately high sums to operating the state while underfunding vital sectors like healthcare and education. #state #propaganda #healthcare #education #money

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Hungarian MEP appointed rapporteur for African education development

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Hungarian MEP György Hölvényi has been appointed as standing rapporteur for education in developing countries, especially Africa. #Africa #education #development

Daily News Hungary
23/10/2024

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Hungary’s agriculture minister calls for farmer-focused policies at EU meeting

Agriculture Minister István Nagy urged policies to support the establishment of a "farmer-centred" agriculture sector in Luxembourg. #agriculture #EuropeanUnion

Daily News Hungary
23/10/2024

Society

Budapest mayor Karácsony advocates for cities’ direct access to EU funding at Eurocities meeting

Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony after the municipal assembly session EU funding

There is a consensus among European city leaders that cities should have more direct access to EU funding, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said. #Karácsony #Budapest #EUfunding #money

Daily News Hungary
23/10/2024

Society

Tisza Party abstains in EP vote on Ukraine support

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MEPs of the opposition Tisza Party abstained in a European parliamentary vote on a proposal to set up a Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism. #Tisza #Ukraine #EU