EU Funds Unlock: Hungary submitted a recovery-and-resilience plan to amend laws tied to the EU’s “super milestones,” with a 110-page omnibus bill focused on anti-corruption and rule-of-law conditions to release about EUR 16.4bn in frozen funds. Integrity Overhaul: The package tightens asset-declaration rules, expands the Integrity Authority’s powers, and strengthens oversight of public-interest trust funds—while also setting tougher penalties for omissions or false statements. Energy & Industry Costs: A new ranking shows residential electricity prices vary wildly, with Europe and fuel-importing islands among the most expensive markets—useful context for manufacturers and logistics operators planning costs. Crypto Policy Flip: Hungary will decriminalize crypto trading and remove prison penalties introduced in 2025, reversing a punitive framework that hit platforms and drew EU scrutiny. EV Supply Chain: BYD is prioritizing Europe by seeking an existing plant for a second factory, while Hungary’s first BYD plant is still slated for late 2026 production. Water Crisis for Tourism: Lake Velence is drying fast—water levels near historic lows threaten sailing, wildlife, and summer tourism, blamed on drought plus decades of mismanagement. Logistics Deal: GXO will expand L’Oréal’s Central Europe logistics via a new greenfield site in Czechia serving nine countries, including Hungary. Road Safety: Seven people died in successive M1 highway crashes near Győr, with police reporting a minibus collision involving Moldovan-registered vehicles.