AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstruction Watch: Hungary’s construction slump deepened in July, with output down 12.2% year-on-year and new contracts down 24.8%, while civil engineering fell 14%—a sign investment appetite is still weak. Automotive & Manufacturing: Hankook completed a EUR 540m expansion at its Hungary plant and is set to start October production of a first expanded truck tyre line. Energy Projects: Alpiq inaugurated a modern hybrid power plant in Budapest, adding to Hungary’s push for new generation capacity. Industrial Policy & Trade: The EU’s Kids Act debate is back in focus as the bloc weighs fines up to 6% of global turnover for non-compliance—relevant for tech firms operating in Hungary. Regional Business Links: Tourism firms from Poland, Czechia and Hungary visited Azerbaijan to build new partnerships, with arrivals from Hungary up 5.6% in Jan–Aug 2026. EU Market Access: Canada’s PM Mark Carney urged Hungary and nine other EU states to finish ratifying CETA, arguing it boosts resilience for both sides. Global Context: A WTO panel found Turkey’s extra EV and hybrid vehicle duties breach trade rules—another reminder of tightening cross-border industrial competition.
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