Back to Europe 2026

Hungary is drawing closer to Europe once again, and this is already yielding concrete results through the release of EU funds. Investors are pleased with the plans to adopt the euro for now, but they are gradually becoming curious about the specifics. Can Hungarian economic policy find its way back onto the European path? How long will the market’s patience last?

Not only Hungary, but Europe as a whole is undergoing a transformation; in the coming years, it will have to compete primarily with the United States and China. What are the European Union’s chances in this competition? What should member states do to become stronger and successfully assert themselves as a global superpower?

Is the euro really a panacea for the Hungarian economy’s problems? Is the government’s plan to replace the forint within a few years even realistic? There are both successful and unsuccessful examples from around the world. How can the euro be successfully introduced while avoiding the pitfalls?

EU funds that had been frozen for years have now been released, bringing a flood of money to the Hungarian economy. Who are the real winners here? What do we need to keep in mind to spend the available funds successfully and ensure they are put to the best possible use in the economy? What should those applying for EU funds pay attention to? What might the government’s priorities be regarding the allocation of these funds?