1,052 result(s) for economic policy
Israeli-Hungarian Economic Cooperation Holds Further Potential
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
There are still opportunities remaining in Israeli-Hungarian economic cooperation, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said after meeting with representatives of major Israeli companies operating in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungary's Annual Economic Policy Consultation With IMF & EU Concluded Successfully
- 29 Jan 2013 8:04 AM
- business
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission met with leaders and experts from the Hungarian Government, the National Bank of Hungary, the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority, and with certain financial sector operators, within the framework of their annual economic policy consultation. The meetings included negotiations on economic forecasts for winter ...
Hungary's Opposition United Against Flat Tax
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The Socialist Party, the Democratic Coalition, the Social Democrat Party and Alliance for Hungary agreed in Tuesday talks to abolish the flat tax but failed to reach consensus on the pace of abolishing the special taxes on certain business sectors.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
2013 Central European Year In Hungarian Diplomacy
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
2013 will be a Central European year in Hungary’s foreign policy as the country will serve as president of both the Visegrad Four Cooperation and the Central European Initiative (CEI).
Minimum Wage In Hungary Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government has signed an agreement with unions and employer organisations on the 2013 minimum wage, increasing it nearly 5.4%, from the present monthly rate of Ft 93,000 to Ft 98,000.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Israeli-Hungarian Economic Cooperation Holds Further Potential
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
There are still opportunities remaining in Israeli-Hungarian economic cooperation, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said after meeting with representatives of major Israeli companies operating in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungary's Annual Economic Policy Consultation With IMF & EU Concluded Successfully
- 29 Jan 2013 8:04 AM
- business
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission met with leaders and experts from the Hungarian Government, the National Bank of Hungary, the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority, and with certain financial sector operators, within the framework of their annual economic policy consultation. The meetings included negotiations on economic forecasts for winter ...
Hungary's Opposition United Against Flat Tax
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The Socialist Party, the Democratic Coalition, the Social Democrat Party and Alliance for Hungary agreed in Tuesday talks to abolish the flat tax but failed to reach consensus on the pace of abolishing the special taxes on certain business sectors.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
2013 Central European Year In Hungarian Diplomacy
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
2013 will be a Central European year in Hungary’s foreign policy as the country will serve as president of both the Visegrad Four Cooperation and the Central European Initiative (CEI).
Minimum Wage In Hungary Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government has signed an agreement with unions and employer organisations on the 2013 minimum wage, increasing it nearly 5.4%, from the present monthly rate of Ft 93,000 to Ft 98,000.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I