AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeposit-Return Shake-Up: MOHU is floating a plan to end cash payouts for returned bottles and cans, replacing the 50-forint deposit with vouchers, bank transfers via the REpont app, or charity donations—aimed at tackling Budapest’s bin-related litter and safety concerns. Budget Watch: Hungary’s government submitted a revised 2026 budget with higher revenues and spending, but a wider deficit projected at HUF 7,110 billion (about EUR 19bn), after earlier assumptions proved too optimistic. EU Politics & Funding: MCC Brussels’ executive director Frank Furedi resigned, saying the think tank has stopped receiving funds needed to pay staff and suppliers—another sign of how Budapest’s funding decisions can ripple through Brussels. Business Expansion: Lidl Magyarország opened a new HUF 60bn logistics base in Kiskunfélegyháza, creating 400+ jobs and serving 70 stores, with energy-saving and solar features. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Japan and Visegrad+Hungary foreign ministers agreed to deepen AI and research cooperation and reduce supply-chain dependence. Energy & Water Risk: Drought is again raising alarms over the Tisza’s low water levels and drinking-water supply pressures. Recruitment Deal: Meraki Capital launched Tessero, a new specialist recruitment group combining six acquired businesses across six European markets, including Hungary.
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