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One billion well invested
05.06.2018
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Article
EB
The ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. SECO and the SDC have taken stock of the last decade and published the results in their 2017 annual report. The projects have made a significant contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Switzerland was also able to use its expertise to make a meaningful contribution to a number of projects.
Consultation on a second Swiss contribution
28.03.2018
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EB
At its meeting on 28 March 2018, the Federal Council decided to initiate the consultation procedure on a second Swiss contribution to selected EU member states. With this contribution, Switzerland aims to continue to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the EU member states. Last year, the Federal Council set two priorities for this contribution: vocational education and training and migration.
Innovation and Talent at the fourth Swiss Business Day
23.11.2017
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Local news
Hungary
On 22 November the Swiss Business Day took place for the fourth time. The theme of this year’s event was “Innovation and Talent”.
Kühne + Nagel becoming strategic partner of the Hungarian government
29.10.2017
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Local news
Hungary
After a new logistics facility, built for Kühne + Nagel, has been opened by Prime Minister Orbán on 10 October, the Hungarian government signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swiss hauling company on 19 October.
Visit to Hungary by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council
29.10.2017
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Local news
Hungary
A delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council paid an information-gathering visit to Austria and Hungary from 23 to 27 October.
European Language Cocktail Bar in Debrecen
10.10.2017
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Local news
Hungary
The yearly European Language Cocktail Bar took place in Debrecen on the 10th of October. Needless to say, Switzerland’s linguistic diversity had to be represented at this event as well.
Laurastar inaugurates new Service Center in Kapuvár
06.10.2017
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Local news
Hungary
On 6 October the Head of Mission visited Kapuvár in order to attend the celebration of the grand opening of Laurastar’s newly built European Repair Center.
The University of Debrecen celebrates the 500-year anniversary of Reformation
27.09.2017
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Local news
Hungary
On 27 September the Head of Mission attended a conference held by the University of Debrecen on the occasion of the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of Reformation.
President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad
21.07.2017
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Media release
Hungary
Joint Press Release on the Occasion of the 22nd Budapest Pride Festival
06.07.2017
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Media release
Hungary
The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, The United States, and the British Council.
Swisscham and the Chocolate Factory
29.06.2017
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Local news
Hungary
On 29 June, Swisscham invited to an excursion to the Nestlé Chocolate Factory in Diósgyőr.
10 years of contribution to the enlarged EU: efforts pay off
19.06.2017
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Media release
EB
The 10-year implementation period for Switzerland’s enlargement contribution to the 10 central and eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 came to an end on 14 June 2017. Under the contribution, Parliament approved a total of CHF 1 billion to implement 210 projects which have helped reduce economic and social disparities among broad sections of the population living in the EU.
