2025 was an exceptional year for the Regional Centre for Competition in Budapest (RCC), jointly operated by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the OECD.
Marking its 20th anniversary, the RCC organised six trainings, including a special jubilee conference, three targeted sessions for beneficiary competition agencies, one for GVH staff, and one for judges, with support from the European Commission.
A total of 59 speakers engaged 243 participants, covering key topics such as tourism and transport, the role of the state in the economy, and the development of robust, evidence-based competition cases. Participant feedback highlighted the seminars as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking, with an average event rating of 9.3 and speaker performance of 9.2.
Beyond trainings, the RCC enriched its educational resources with biannual newsletters and training videos. Key highlights included analyses of public procurement cartels, recent developments in the tourism sector, and significant competition cases in labour markets. These activities continue to enhance expertise, foster collaboration, and support effective competition enforcement across the region.
