AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Recovery Funds: Hungary is one step from unlocking about €10bn in frozen post-pandemic money, with EU finance ministers in Brussels expected to give the last unanimous approval on July 10 after Budapest rewrote its national plan. EU Rule Changes: The European Parliament has backed the path for a digital euro, moving negotiations forward; Hungarian MEPs from Tisza and DK supported, while Fidesz-KDNP and Mi Hazánk voted against. Defense & Budget: Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary will lift defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aiming to meet US expectations within a decade as NATO leaders push higher targets. District Heating Finance: The government will add 25.9bn forints to the district heating fund to protect household tariffs and keep the low rates financially sustainable. Wealth Snapshot: UBS reports Hungary added 1,349 new dollar millionaires in 2025 (+5.3%), with Eastern Europe among the fastest-growing regions. Corporate/Markets: Wizz Air launches a new London Luton–Yerevan route, signaling a shift toward longer direct flights. Business Travel/Policy: China published a list of 50 countries eligible for unilateral visa-free entry for up to 30 days, including several European states. Security/Politics: Hungary’s government says it has launched an investigation into men filmed confronting protesters at Orbán rallies, alleging organized Fidesz involvement.
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