Challenges and outlooks – Future of the Hungarian dairy sector
The tendency to build and support sustainable supply chains is becoming increasingly prominent in 21st century economies. [1] The establishment of sustainable supply chains not only serves to protect the environment, but also contributes to the competitiveness of companies through more efficient resource management and cost reduction. [2] In accordance with this, the aim […]
Sustainable agri-food systems in the CEE – presentation of a study and policy discussion on the dairy markets
Pál Belényesi, from Brussels Consulting, moderating the panel discussion, provided a brief background on the topic. He stated that the dairy sector is the second largest agricultural sector in the EU, responsible for 12-15% of its agricultural output. The EU27, on the other hand, is the largest dairy producing region globally, with 145 million metric […]
Stable ruling party dominance, feeble left
The advantage of Fidesz-KDNP over the left-liberal side is undiminished The poll examined the parties’ support base in several dimensions. If left-wing parties – similarly to the 2022 parliamentary elections – were to draw up a joint list, 42 percent of respondents would vote for the governing parties and 25 percent for the opposition alliance. […]
This year may be characterised by subdued economic expansion
The decisive factor in global developments is the Russian-Ukrainian war and sanctions measures, which have led to uncertainty about gas supplies in Europe and a significant increase in energy prices. On a positive note, supply difficulties that initially caused uncertainty did not lead to gas shortages in Europe. On the negative side, energy price developments […]
Hungary must not drift into war – the population condemns pro-war statements
Further prolongation of the war must be prevented The Government of Hungary has been providing humanitarian support to Ukraine since the beginning of the war conflict, while simultaneously calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for the parties concerned to be brought to the negotiating table in order to reach peace as soon as […]
National unity in favour of a ceasefire and peace talks
An overwhelming majority is in favour of an immediate, compromise end to the war The survey highlights that there is a social consensus in Hungary to end the armed conflict as soon as possible and to cease combat operations immediately. It can be concluded that 91 percent of Hungarians believe that the Russo-Ukrainian War must […]
The position of the Hungarians remains the same: they want peace instead of war
The expansion of the war must be avoided For more than a year, the war conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been going on, and Brussels’ sanctions and supplies of arms and munitions in support of Ukraine have not been able to prevent it from prolonging. In parallel with the escalation of the armed conflict, […]
Public opinion was shaken by the police killing – Hungarians expect strict action
Public opinion was shaken by the police killing The public importance of the incident is shown by the fact that 97 percent of the respondents have heard that a police officer was the victim of stabbing in the capital on the evening of 12 January, while on duty. The Hungarian legal system provides increased criminal […]
Instead of new obstacles, public opinion expects full disbursement of EU funds from Brussels
Brussels’ actions are not fair to Hungary It is important to state that one of the most important pillars of the European Union since its foundation has been the equality of the countries that make up the community and the respect for this requirement. It is easy to see that discrimination against individual Member States […]
Brussels is not seeking a deal – 74 percent of Hungarians reject the withholding of EU funds
There is considerable social rejection of the withdrawal of EU funds The Government of Hungary – as the December analysis of Századvég pointed out – has been striving for months in dialogue with the European Commission to reach an agreement on the EU funds due to Hungary, but Brussels is blocking a significant part of […]
The people in Budapest want peace and reject sanctions
The population of Budapest is committed to making peace as soon as possible As an introduction, it is important to note that the perception of leading politicians committed to continuing the armed conflict – similarly to national trends – presents a negative image among the population of Budapest. Eighty-two percent of those surveyed in the capital […]
