EU Funding & Energy Modernisation: Hungary’s electricity grid upgrade and smart-meter tenders are set to open in June, with €16.4bn secured from EU funds and about €1.5bn earmarked for grid works, aiming to connect 4,800MW of clean capacity and boost renewables integration. Pensions & Poverty Risk: GKI warns Hungarian pensions lag wages and the regional average, with pensioners increasingly at risk of poverty; budget impact is highlighted by plans to raise the minimum pension to 120,000 forints. Healthcare Costs: The government approved an extra 3.4bn forints for urgent hospital air-conditioning repairs ahead of expected heatwaves. MOL–Serbia Deal: Serbia says it has closed shareholder-agreement issues with MOL over NIS, after OFAC sanctions pushed the parties to seek new operating licences and extend talks to mid-June. BYD & EV Supply Chain: BYD confirms Hungary is its top EU production priority for a 4Q26 start, while it has paused a planned $1bn Turkey plant—an important signal for Hungary’s auto and battery-linked jobs. EU Defence Funding Dispute: EU states are split over the €6.6bn European Peace Facility pot—Germany wants more direct support to Ukraine, while Poland argues for full reimbursement to contributors, keeping the political fight alive. Aviation & Profit Volatility: Wizz Air reports route cancellations tied to the Iran war hit net profit sharply, while it says the Vienna and Abu Dhabi pullbacks support long-term resilience.