MOL–NIS Deal Watch: The US has granted Hungary’s MOL more time to negotiate the purchase of a controlling stake in Serbia’s NIS, extending OFAC approval to June 16 so the parties can finalise transaction paperwork after earlier waivers tied to NIS’s Russian ownership. Labour Migration Tightening: From Friday, Hungary will stop issuing worker visas for nationals of the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia, amending the simplified import route for guest workers; the government says the move is meant to curb wage pressure, while existing permits can still be extended. Public Media Overhaul: Hungary’s public media fund CEO Dániel Papp resigned as the Magyar government prepares a bill to restructure public broadcasting, aiming for “balanced and impartial” coverage. Credit Rating Signal: Fitch affirmed Hungary’s BBB sovereign rating with a negative outlook, citing fiscal deterioration risks and weak growth but leaving the investment-grade status intact. Auto Supply Chain: Samsung SDI won a supply agreement to make Volkswagen’s Unified Cell at its Göd plant, expanding its role beyond premium brands into volume EV production. EU Pay Transparency Deadline: Cyprus is among the EU states missing the pay transparency directive deadline, while Hungary is listed as having no draft or timeline yet. Air Connectivity: Air Canada resumes direct Budapest–Toronto flights from June 6 to Oct 24, with frequency ramping up in summer.