The same degree of receptiveness is also apparent at the political level, where it is shared by all major political parties. Unfortunately, bureaucratic institutions also play a role, and meeting their reporting and other compliance requirements can be an administrative burden. Natural resources Since Hungary possesses insufficient mineral and energy resources for its own needs, it depends heavily on imports, many of which come from Eastern European countries. Although coal used to be the most important source of energy in Hungary, it has been replaced by oil and natural gas. Domestic production of gas and oil covers almost one-half of consumption.
Some uranium is mined, and Hungary is one of the world's most important bauxite producers.
The country's motorway network is being continuously extended and will include some of the major cities in the east of the country, which currently have fewer links to the west. The telecommunications infrastructure has also been upgraded significantly over the last decade, primarily because of a major investment program by the dominant telecommunications company, Mat v, which is majority owned by a consortium of Deutsche Telekom and Ameritech. Membership in international organizations Hungary is a member of the United Nations and many of its subordinate organizations. It is also a member of the WTO, the World Bank and other worldwide organizations of similar status. However, formal admission to the EU is unlikely before 2003.