The Europe agreement with Hungary

The Association agreement with Hungary – one of the first in a series of strategic trade agreements of the European Union with Central and East European countries – has already triggered through its success Hungary"s application for full membership in the EU. From an empirical point of view, this substantial study interprets recent developments and points out up-coming trade opportunities for entrepreneurs in the EU and in Hungary. Based on a critical evaluation of the state of economic reforms in Hungary and of the situation in industry and agriculture, the author conveys an informative insight into economic challenges yet to be tackled on the road to Eastern enlargement of the EU.