AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Court Pressure on Hungary: The European Commission has referred Hungary to the CJEU over food and drugstore “price margin” caps, arguing they force retailers to sell at a loss and block new entrants. EU Energy Rules: Brussels also opened infringement steps against Hungary over restrictive mandatory authorisation/certification schemes for energy-related installation and construction services. Road Safety Overhaul: Transport minister Dávid Vitézy is preparing a major update to Hungary’s road traffic code, starting with a public safety questionnaire and potential tougher speeding controls and sanctions. Public Transport Transparency: Vitézy says real-time rail data is back in the MÁVPlusz app after earlier bans, restoring passenger tracking and search features. Budget Reality Check: Hungary’s new finance team says the inherited deficit is 8.3%, with a revised EU shortfall estimate of 7.5% of GDP. Defence & NATO: Hungarian troops have departed for a US readiness exercise in Michigan, part of the Ohio National Guard’s Combat Readiness Exercise 26. Business Watch: Tesco is reportedly considering selling its Central and Eastern Europe operations, including Hungary, ending a 30-year presence.
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