AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Crisis at Paks: Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant is set for a full shutdown for the first time in decades as record-low Danube water levels undermine cooling, with output already cut to about half and a complete powerdown expected within days; officials stress safety and urge households and businesses to shift high electricity use (EV charging, air conditioning) away from 5pm–10pm. Budapest Power-Saving Moves: The capital is slowing metro and tram services and temporarily swapping some trolleybuses for diesel buses, plus adjusting charging schedules for electric buses and MOL Bubi bikes to cut electricity demand. MOL–NIS Deal Gets Breathing Room: The US Treasury extended a sanctions licence for Serbia’s NIS until August 28, allowing operations and talks with MOL, while negotiations continue over MOL’s planned acquisition of the Russian stake and a possible UAE minority role. Industrial Prices Softening: Hungary’s industrial producer prices fell year-on-year in June, with domestic output up but non-domestic prices down, pointing to weaker external pricing pressure. Education Overhaul: The education ministry says the post-2016 school administration model was “dysfunctional,” citing excessive central approvals and control gaps, and pledges a reset. GDP Growth Holds Up: Hungary’s economy grew 1.7% in Q2, driven mainly by services, while agriculture weighed.
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