This document provides an overview of Hungary and its 2011 presidency of the European Union Council. It discusses Hungary's history and entry into the EU, the main agenda items and critical points of its presidency, and the role of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (ICCH) in supporting the presidency through conferences, business lunches, and EU-Chamber projects. The ICCH aimed to strengthen economic ties between Hungary and Italy during this period and support Hungary's EU priorities around economic governance, enlargement, energy policy, and other issues.