Domestic crude oil production on the rise
Hungary continues to rely heavily on imports for its crude oil, but strategic work is underway behind the scenes to improve the…
Taxation in Hungary has fallen the third most in the EU since 2010
As the elections approach, taxation is becoming an increasingly frequent topic of discussion. There is a lot of misinformation circulating in the…
Three-quarters of a century of friendship: Vietnam–Hungary economic relations
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Hungarian-Vietnamese diplomatic relations, the two countries commemorated this important milestone through…
EU report on Hungary’s digital transformation: The pace is good, but let’s speed up!
The digitalisation of society and the economy is a megatrend. The European Union, including Hungary, has strategic digitalisation objectives for 2030. Roadmaps…
Increasing business density: 39% increase in 13 years
Wherever the number of well-functioning and high-performing businesses grows, added value increases, employment rises and supply broadens. What is more, the well-being…
Oeconomus Economic Club: The Visegrad Group and Central European Cooperation in Turbulent Times
The latest Oeconomus Economic Club, held on 9 October, was about the Visegrad Group. Titled “Revival of the Visegrad Group: Central European…
How much does it cost to rebuild Ukraine?
Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war on 24 February 2022, Russia has destroyed more than 350,000 objects in Ukraine. According to…
Danube shipping – Results, opportunities and areas for improvement
The Danube, the largest river in our region, offers numerous opportunities that provide valuable alternatives from an economic perspective. They are trying…
Polish EU presidency: defence policy yes, competitiveness maybe
On 30 June 2025, Poland’s EU presidency came to an end, and on 1 July, Denmark took over the rotating presidency of…
The state of the Russian economy and changes in Hungarian-Russian foreign trade since 2019
Since February 2022, Russia has been at the centre of world politics. The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the economic and…
Digitalisation in agriculture – results in domestic and international agriculture
One of the greatest opportunities and threats of our time is artificial intelligence (AI) and its appropriate use. Most sectors already use…
European Energy Security in an Era of Global Turbulence – Europe’s Energy Crisis in Focus
Following the summer break, the Oeconomus Economic Club has resumed. Its latest event, held on 11 September, was titled “European Energy Security…
