Hungary's mechanical engineering between slowdown and reform Mechanical engineering in Hungary stands between a weak economy, new political signals and hope for investment. EU funds and reforms could revive the sector. Ernst Leiste
EU-Australia free trade agreement: Boost for industry The EU-Australia free trade agreement has been concluded after around eight years of negotiations and is intended to reduce tariffs, trade barriers, and dependencies. Stefan Weinzierl
EU regulation: Why industrial companies need to pay close attention now Cyber Resilience Act, AI Act, NIS2 or CBAM: From early 2026, numerous new EU regulations will apply to companies. Some are already in force, others will follow over the course of the year, and 2027 is also already in the regulatory spotlight. Manfred Godek