The National Development Centre (NFK) was proud to take part in the 2025 Villány Red Wine Festival, where good cheer went hand in hand with raising awareness through engaging communication. The event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase — in an accessible and interactive way — the social impact of Hungary’s development policy and of projects supported by the European Union. Special attention was given to the Széchenyi Plan Plus and the Együtt fejlődünk (We

The National Development Centre (NFK) represented itself at the EFOTT festival between 9 and 13 July 2025, which is one of the largest national events addressing young people studying in higher education. The festival provided an excellent opportunity to bring the younger generation closer to the significance of Hungarian development policy and the social impacts of projects supported by the European Union in a comprehensible way. At the NFK stands, visitors could learn about the

It may not be a widely known fact that, under European Union regulations, individual Member States may also finance the operation of their institutional systems coordinating the use of EU funds from EU sources. These designated funds are referred to as Technical Assistance (TA) resources. During the 2021–2027 period, Hungary is utilizing its available TA resources under the Implementation Operational Programme Plus. Projects under Implementation Operational Programme Plus ensure the lawful, effective, and efficient implementation

The RegioStars competition, which celebrates the most outstanding initiatives supported by the European Union’s Cohesion Policy, has officially launched once again. The 2025 edition has already set a new record, with over 266 projects submitted for consideration. This prestigious contest aims to highlight the most impactful EU-funded developments that bring tangible improvements to the lives of citizens across Europe’s regions. This year, Hungary is represented by seven projects. Applicants are recognized in several categories, including

Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme Plus, the continuation of the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme, ushers in a new era in nature conservation. With a budget of HUF 42 billion allocated to the ten national parks in Hungary, 60 projects will be launched, aimed at improving the condition of the natural environment across more than 100,000 hectares. The program’s comprehensive objectives focus on five main areas. The first and most important is habitat

Significant developments are expected in both Badacsonytomaj and Zalagyömörő in the near future, supported by the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus. In Zalagyömörő, two projects will be implemented with a budget of approximately HUF 114 million These include the reconstruction of the rainwater drainage channel and the energy modernization of the cultural center, made possible through one of the Pillar projects of Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus. The “Climate-Friendly County” initiative

As the saying goes, “when something takes off, it really takes off.” And in Bács-Kiskun County, development is certainly taking off. Under the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, seventeen municipalities will have the opportunity to implement their plans using approximately HUF 2.05 billion in European Union funding. These programs aim to improve quality of life, enhance social cohesion, and strengthen intergenerational cooperation. Both small and large municipalities will benefit from the funding. In

The New European Bauhaus Initiative, an international competition for innovative projects focusing on the green transition, has been launched again this year. Two projects co-funded by the EU under the Environment and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme from Hungary are taking part. The European Commission launched the New European Bauhaus movement in 2020 to bring the European Green Deal closer to people. The initiative stands at the intersection of architecture, design, science, art, and technology. It

The Accelerate GDT Project, conducted under the auspices of Interreg Europe, held its fourth partner meeting in Budapest, where the role of cluster managers in promoting the EU-level green and digital transition was discussed. The cluster is a grassroots interest group built on the partnership of member organizations operating in similar fields and thus facing similar challenges, which can effectively provide joint representation. However, the cluster is more than just an interest advocacy association: it

The Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus (TSDOP Plus) supports the objectives of the Caring County thematic area with more than HUF 517 billion. The regional development program for the 2021-27 development period focuses on six key areas. One of the primary focuses of Caring County is supporting children, pregnant women, women, youth, people with disabilities, the elderly, and other disadvantaged, vulnerable groups and strengthening community services. The objective of local health, nursery, public

Hungary’s goal, in line with the expectations of the EU Climate and Energy Policy Framework, is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The use of European Union funds significantly supports the achievement of this goal through the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, which, together with domestic and EU sources, provides a total budget of 207.5 billion forints. During the previous development period of 2014-2020,