Külügyi Szemle - A Magyar Külügyi Intézet folyóirata - 2010 (9. évfolyam)
2010 / 1. szám - MAGYARORSZÁG ÉS KELET-KÖZÉP-EURÓPA - Kőrösi István: Közép-Európa helye a nemzetközi (európai) gazdasági, pénzügyi és innovációs folyamatban
Résumé Résumé Central Europe's Place in the International (European) Economic, Financial, and Innovation Processes The historical fragmentation of Central Europe brought about a number of negative consequences and contributed to the region's eastern part drifting into a semi-peripheral position. The essay discusses the impacts of heterogeneity and fragmentation in the Central European area. One of the main tasks of each of the Central European states is guaranteeing an environment-friendly and competitive development framework of sustainable, stable, and ever more efficient structure together with the simultaneous creation of fiscal and monetary stability. At the same time, fiscal stabilization cannot be based on restriction; it can only be realized on the foundation of stable growth. Economy is not for itself, it should serve society. To achieve this, multiple deficits, shortcomings, and distortions should be eliminated with haste in Central Europe (as well), including the distortions in values, ethics, social and cultural norms, as well as structural deficiences. Nowadays, the rise and competitiveness of countries depend on the following four factors: 1. health care; 2. education, science, research and development, and innovation; 3. infrastructure, with special emphasis on transportation, information, and communication technology; and 4. the growth dynamics of environment economy. If Central Europe wants to catch up, it should develop these areas. The development of Central European regional cooperation offers opportunities and, at the same time, obligations to Hungary in the following three fields: the development of the Danubian-valley; and making the cooperation in the Carpathian Basin and among the V-4 countries more dynamic. The fate of Central Europe is determined in the 21st century by new power relations, assets, emerging opportunities, and gradually expandable frameworks. There is a need for continuous and organic development so that the foreign trade and foreign policy considerations will form a synergy. Historical experiences show that the foreign political impact and role of the East-Central European countries are frequently stronger than their economic potential. Foreign policy often prepared the ground for economic cooperation and enhanced its efficiency. This is true the other way round as well: the growing and propsperous states may appear as more attractive partners in foreign affairs. The foreign policy of the Central European countries, including that of Hungary, can play a significant role in strengthening a community based on shared values and interests and, in turn, this community can help Central Europe become a real and organic region, which will be able to enhance its weight and role in the European Union. 2010. tavasz 91
