AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHungary’s Automotive Push: Mercedes-Benz officially kicked off all-electric C-Class production at its expanded Kecskemét plant after a ~€1bn upgrade, adding battery assembly, new halls and paint capacity, with output targets rising to 350,000 cars a year. EU State Aid & Finance: The European Commission approved a €2bn Hungarian capital injection into the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) under EU State aid rules, funded via the Recovery and Resilience Facility, aimed at SMEs, green/digital transition and housing. Political Overhaul in Budapest: Hungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, with a new president to be elected and a new constitution planned. Industrial Relations: IKEA workers in Hungary continued a strike for a third day, citing wage demands and staffing cuts that disrupted store operations. Energy & Trade Tensions: The EU’s next Russia sanctions package is still being negotiated, with disputes including a possible ban on Russian LNG transit through EU waters. Auto Supply Chain Shock: The EU finalized anti-dumping duties of up to 45.3% on Chinese tires, targeting price undercutting.
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