Paks II & nuclear risk: Ukraine is pressing the EU to sanction Rosatom after new claims of nuclear safety culture violations tied to the El Dabaa project, while Hungary continues to review the Paks II deal amid drought-linked cooling concerns. Energy & drought: Low Danube water levels are forcing Hungary and the region to rethink power and logistics, including measures to keep Paks running and reports of upstream transport disruptions hitting energy supply chains. Hungary housing & finance: Hungary’s green loan stock has topped HUF 1.1 trillion (€2.8bn), with energy storage emerging as the fastest-growing segment, and the government’s affordable rental push is back in focus. Commercial real estate: Hungary’s commercial property investment hit €610mn in H1 2026, the strongest since 2021, though recovery remains selective and still led by domestic investors. EU legal reform: Civil society groups are urging Hungary to improve a draft anti-SLAPP bill to better protect journalists and public-interest reporting. Business & industry: CEE Animation has opened applications for the CODA co-development awards, backing early-stage animation projects across Central and Eastern Europe. Markets & trade: Chinese automakers are shifting from exporting to local production in Europe, with BYD’s Hungary plant and broader localization plans drawing attention. Corporate moves: Arrow Electronics expanded IBM distribution coverage to seven more countries, including Hungary, supporting enterprise IT and hybrid cloud solutions.