Introduction of MOSZ

Participation in EU decision making process

Endre OláhEndre Oláh counsellorcounsellor

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers (MOSZ)

Established in 1967Established in 1967 MOSZ is one of the most significant agricultural MOSZ is one of the most significant agricultural

lobby organisationlobby organisation More than 1000 membersMore than 1000 members 50-60.000 employees (with seasonal workers)50-60.000 employees (with seasonal workers) Represent 20-25 % of the agricultural Represent 20-25 % of the agricultural

productionproduction

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Some basic information

20 regional federations20 regional federations

Main authorities: Main authorities:

Congress – strategic objectives Congress – strategic objectives

General Assembly – evaluation of the General Assembly – evaluation of the decisions of the Congressdecisions of the Congress

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Structure I.

PraesidiumPraesidium Administrative body – 20 personsAdministrative body – 20 persons 3 Secretariates:3 Secretariates:

- legal and cooperative- legal and cooperative

- economic policy- economic policy

- agriculture and trade development- agriculture and trade development

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Structure II.

Interest protection and representation of our membersInterest protection and representation of our members

Improve of living and income conditions of agricultural Improve of living and income conditions of agricultural producersproducers

Enhancement of cooperationEnhancement of cooperation

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Mission

Proposals for modification of acts and rulesProposals for modification of acts and rules Initiation of discussionInitiation of discussion Assistance in problems (law, trade, Assistance in problems (law, trade,

taxation, finance etc.)taxation, finance etc.) DemonstrationsDemonstrations

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Tools I.

Newsletter ( Hírlevél), E-newsNewsletter ( Hírlevél), E-news Professional forumsProfessional forums Operating an advisory networkOperating an advisory network Operating of sectorial committeesOperating of sectorial committees

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Tools II.

Accession negotiationsAccession negotiations Different market regulation and support Different market regulation and support

measuresmeasures Decisions out of national controlDecisions out of national control New methods, new channelsNew methods, new channels

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

EU accession I.

COPA – COGECA (3 Hungarian members)COPA – COGECA (3 Hungarian members) Advisory groups of European CommissionAdvisory groups of European Commission EESC EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)(European Economic and Social Committee) European ParliamentEuropean Parliament Monitoring CommitteesMonitoring Committees

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

EU accession II.

COPA - COGECACOPA - COGECA GEOPA (employers organisation of C&C)GEOPA (employers organisation of C&C) ICA (International Co-operative Alliance)ICA (International Co-operative Alliance)

Council for Reconcilation – determination of Council for Reconcilation – determination of minimum wageminimum wage

Council for Reconcilation of Agriculture and Rural Council for Reconcilation of Agriculture and Rural Development AffairsDevelopment Affairs

Product line CommitteesProduct line Committees

National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers

Main memberships

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National Federation of Agricultural Co-operators and Producers