AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables & Grid: Hungary will offer nearly 1,000MW of extra grid connection capacity for wind projects, after stronger-than-expected investor interest, with a public consultation due next week and tenders following a technical assessment by mid-August. Energy Infrastructure: Hungary is also building battery storage to support the renewable expansion and reduce bottlenecks. Agriculture & Food Supply: Heat-hit EU corn prospects are pushing expectations of higher imports for 2026-27, with Hungary named among affected areas during critical pollination. Industry & Investment Climate: A guest-worker debate is intensifying as firms warn tighter rules could derail major investments, while critics argue Hungary risks sticking to a low-wage, low-value model. Policy & Tax: The government has moved to axe tax perks it says were tailored for allies, targeting concessions and deductions used by large Budapest-based corporate groups. Finance & Real Estate: Housing sales in Europe are picking up, with Hungary among the countries showing double-digit growth in transaction volumes. Aviation & Travel: Ryanair warns of significant summer queues at multiple European airports, including Budapest, linked to the EU’s Entry Exit System.
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