On October 14, 2025, Rigó Csaba Balázs, president of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), highlighted the achievements of the GVH and the OECD's Regional Competition Education Center (ROK) during a meeting of the OECD National Council in Budapest. Established in 2005, ROK has become a central hub for competition policy knowledge sharing in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, organizing 162 events over the past two decades.

Balázs noted that ROK has hosted nearly 6,000 participants and over 1,000 speakers, facilitating professional exchanges and enhancing knowledge in competition law and policy. The center aims to support competition authorities in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, as well as Central Asia, through training and professional programs.

Currently, ROK serves 17 beneficiary countries, including Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Armenia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Balázs emphasized Hungary's role as a bridge connecting these regions, positioning the country as a leader in competition law training and knowledge sharing.

Reflecting on the year 2025, Balázs mentioned that the GVH and OECD held a joint conference in February to commemorate ROK's 20th anniversary and organized seven training sessions throughout the year, strengthening international professional relationships.

He concluded by expressing gratitude for the collaborative efforts and underscored the importance of knowledge transfer to foster a fair competitive environment, which provides predictability for Hungarian exporting businesses. The center operates efficiently, sourcing a quarter of its budget from external funds.