Hungary was predominantly agrarian before World War II. Soviet-style industrialization began in 1948 with centrally planned economy. Forced accumulation policy created millions of new jobs. Agriculture declined from 50% to 18% of workforce by 1990s
DACH region includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with over 100 million people. Germany is largest with 83 million, followed by Austria and Switzerland with 9 million each. Germany is four times larger than Austria, Austria twice as large as Switzerland
Political compass shows alignment on economic and social scales. Tests contain 10-149 questions with agree/disagree options. Results show political coordinates on political spectrum
NEETs are young people not in employment, education or training. In 2011, 14 million young Europeans aged 15-29 were affected. NEET rates highest in Bulgaria, Italy, Ireland and Spain (above 17%). Lowest rates in Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg and Netherlands (below 7%)
First COVID-19 outbreak occurred in Wuhan, China on December 27, 2019. Virus spread to all mainland provinces by January 29, 2020. China implemented strict lockdowns and face mask mandates. WHO declared outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Term "Austrians" first appeared in English in 17th century for Habsburg Austria. Austria was part of Holy Roman Empire until 1866. Austria-Hungarian Empire formed in 1867 after Prussia's defeat. Austria became independent in 1918 after World War I. Nazi Germany annexed Austria in 1938