Hungary has made the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy, with a per capita income one-half that of the Big Four European nations. Hungary continued to demonstrate strong economic growth and acceded to the European Union in May 2004. The private sector accounts for over 80% of GDP. Foreign ownership of and investment in Hungarian firms are widespread, with cumulative foreign direct investment totaling more than EUR 48bn since 1989. Hungarian sovereign debt was upgraded in 2000 and together with the Czech Republic holds the highest rating among the Central European transition economies.
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The recent accession of several CE countries into the EU have created many opportunities for foreign investors.
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Besides the benefits that investing in the region brings, there are challenges like bureaucracy or recruiting.
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