Authors: Emese Dobos and Anastasiia Kychak

In: Köz-Gazdaság – Review of Economic Theory and Policy, 20(3), 122-141

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14267/RETP2025.03.07

Abstract

Ukraine’s textile and garment industry has long been a vital part of the national economy, supported by a skilled and cost-effective workforce, competitive manufacturing conditions, and low overhead costs. By early 2020, over 90 per cent of the sector’s workforce was female, mostly engaged in low-value-added assembly work. However, the full-scale war has severely disrupted the industry—many manufacturing facilities have been destroyed, international buyers have withdrawn, and supply chains have been interrupted. Despite these difficulties, several firms have demonstrated remarkable resilience, continuing production and adapting operations amid wartime conditions. Simultaneously, Ukraine’s path towards European Union accession has sped up, and trade relations with the EU have strengthened over the past decade. These developments offer both opportunities and considerable challenges for the textile and garment sectors. To fully capitalise on EU market access and value chain integration, the industry must undertake substantial upgrading initiatives to boost competitiveness and meet EU standards. The conceptual paper examines the main obstacles the Ukrainian textile and clothing industry must overcome to achieve industrial modernisation, social sustainability, and regulatory alignment with the EU. These include post-war reconstruction, technological modernisation, and compliance with the EU’s stringent regulatory framework.

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Author: Csaba Weiner

In: Friedery, R., Weiner, Cs., Szentgáli-Tóth, B. (Eds.): Refugees, resources, security, and beyond: Legal and broader impacts of the war in Ukraine on Hungary and Poland. 

DOI: 10.1556/978963664121.10

Abstract

This study explores developments in Hungary’s natural gas market, focusing on: (1) demand- and supply-side transformations preceding and following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine; (2) the Hungarian government’s interventions in the natural gas sector from February 2022 onwards; (3) the consistency of these measures with pre-war energy strategy documents and the energy policies implemented; and (4) the evolution of energy strategy planning during the war.

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Editors: Réka Friedery, Csaba Weiner and Boldizsár Szentgáli-Tóth

Publisher: Akadémiai Kiadó

ISBN: 978 963 664 122 1

DOI: 10.1556/9789636641221

Abstract

This volume examines the multifaceted consequences of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on Hungary and Poland. It offers an interdisciplinary exploration of legal, social, and political responses to the war, highlighting the refugee crisis, resource challenges, and security implications. Divided into two parts, the book first addresses the unprecedented displacement caused by the war, analysing refugee protection frameworks, humanitarian assistance, and legal solutions in Hungary and Poland, alongside the specific needs of vulnerable groups. The second part expands the scope to consider broader impacts, including technological and cultural dimensions, energy security, and public discourse in the region. By bringing together contributions from Polish and Hungarian scholars, this volume provides a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on the far-reaching effects of the war, offering critical insights into the legal and socio-political transformations shaping Central and Eastern Europe.

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