INNOVATION IN CRISIS - HUNGARY BEFORE AND AFTER THE WATERSHED OF 1989

The same process of globalization of technology which causes the econo mic failure and disintegration of Eastern Europe forces Europe to inte grate. The aim of this paper is to show that Eastern Europe has found itself in the process of regression with its ability to innovate decli ning. The analysis of conceptual hindrances refers to the crisis of th e system of values, while the analysis of parameters signals the crisi s of innovation. A change toward active goal-setting and problem-solvi ng activity on the governmental level is urged. The integrating Europe should actively promote in its Eastern part the application of the pa radigm of technology policy.