AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHungarian Politics & Finance: Hungarian prosecutors raided servers used by Fidesz at the party’s data centre in an embezzlement probe tied to alleged misuse of National Cultural Fund grants; six current and former officials face charges over about HUF 17bn, while the party denies wrongdoing. EU Sanctions & Energy: EU envoys met to push through a 21st Russia sanctions package, with Greece blocking a key part over planned LNG restrictions; the package targets Russia’s banking sector. Labour Market Pressure: Hungary and Poland are tightening foreign-worker rules, a move backed by public opinion but warned by economists to weigh on growth and tax revenues. Central Bank Watch: Hungary’s central bank signalled more rate cuts are possible if inflation stays on track, citing June’s cooling to 1.7%. Corporate/Investment Risk: Hungary is investigating the BYD investment deal after former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó joined the Chinese EV giant, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Business & Travel: easyJet expanded its Bristol base with a new aircraft, adding routes including Budapest; Ryanair also warned of significant summer queues at 16 airports, including Budapest.
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