Ricz, J., Éltető, A.: The non-state actor contestation of battery factory investments in Hungary: the activism of GÖD-ÉRT and MIAKÖ

The non-state actor contestation of battery factory investments in Hungary: the activism of GÖD-ÉRT and MIAKÖ Authors: Judit Ricz, Andrea Éltető In: Society and Economy in Central and Eastern Europe, 48(2), 64-91. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14267/1588970X.2026.015 Abstract The article analyses non-state actor (NSA) agency at the intersection of autocratisation and new industrial policies. We focus on Hungary, […]
Ricz, J., Éltető, A.: Rules for sale: autocratic forbearance, as a new industrial policy tool to promote the Hungarian battery hub

Rules for sale: autocratic forbearance, as a new industrial policy tool to promote the Hungarian battery hub Authors: Judit Ricz, Andrea Éltető In: Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 1–29. (2026). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17487870.2026.2680291 Abstract New industrial policy has (re-)gained legitimacy in scholarly debates recently, as a means to boost and direct development. This article argues […]
Éltető, A.: Industrial safety risks in the Hungarian battery industry and related communication

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Éltető, A., Peragovics, T., Sass, M., Szunomár Á.: China’s European Bridgehead? The Chinese Economic Presence in Hungary

China’s European Bridgehead? The Chinese Economic Presence in Hungary Authors: Andrea Éltető, Tamás Peragovics, Magdolna Sass, Ágnes Szunomár China’s European Bridgehead? The Chinese Economic Presence in Hungary, Budapest: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Budapest (2024) Abstract While the EU-China relationships are fraught with controversies, the Hungarian government has for many years been strengthening cooperation with the East Asian […]
The environmental price of battery-recycling plans of the Hungarian government

The environmental price of battery-recycling plans of the Hungarian government Article by Andrea Éltető on the Institute of World Economics’ blog It was recently reported that the Hungarian government is also trying to pave the way for battery recycling plants by amending the law, and the Minister of Economy has been persuading several battery […]