Interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister László
Kovács
A straight talk with Hungary’s Foreign Minister
László Kovács as Hungary prepares to enter a
new year and a new era. Kovács discusses EU accession,
Iraq, and his past.
Hungary’s Roma dilemma Roma settlements perpetuate a cycle of poverty,
writes Sean Condon. Government and local leaders have
tried
resolve the immence task, but with little success.
Central Europe: Embedding
Christian values Ailing Pope lobby’s Europe on Christianity Polish-born Pope John Paul II hopes that Central
Europe will carry its Christian heritage into the
EU, writes Runa Hellinga. Secular Europe, however,
has reservations.
Privatizing public services French environmental companies look
for more control From water distribution to waste collection, French companies
play a prominent role in helping keep Hungary clean.
Hypermarkets: More than just croissants Hypermarkets have taken off in Hungary
in a big way, and French companies are in the thick of
the race. The success
of the huge, self-service super-supermarket, offering
everything from food, clothes and mechanics, has led
to an aggressive expansion strategy by leading retail
companies.
