KATA Overhaul: Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary will reinstate and broaden the itemised KATA tax for small businesses, letting more entrepreneurs invoice companies and organisations, including pensioners and students, with a higher monthly tax and a higher annual threshold to bring up to 100,000+ taxpayers in. Anti-Graft Push: Hungary’s new anti-corruption office has named its first four cases, from alleged sale of political connections for residence permits to alleged misuse of local council spending and state-linked propaganda/event costs. Parliament Immunity Lift: The National Assembly suspended the immunity of PM Magyar and two former Orban-era ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes, including a 2024 nightclub phone incident for Magyar. Energy Markets: Southeast Europe power prices eased for 26 September, with Hungary around €161/MWh, but volatility stayed high within the day. Renewables Down: Wind and solar generation across the region fell faster than demand, tightening variable supply conditions. Defence Industry: EU ministers backed the first five joint defence projects of common interest, with major drone, air/missile and maritime programmes aimed at scaling industrial capability. Hungarian Business Abroad: Frostland Kft is exploring Armenian exports (including salmon), while 4iG is set to build and operate Montenegro’s central government data centre. Industry Watch: Magyar Cukor’s sugar beet processing season has started in Kaposvár despite low prices and tough growing conditions.