AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoParliament & Pay Cuts: MPs are set to vote on proposed reductions to salaries, allowances and parliamentary group budgets, alongside committee decisions tied to alleged HNB enforcement abuses, the pardon scandal and child-protection failures. Anti-Corruption Watchdog: Hungary’s integrity authority says it wants prosecutions against Orbán’s inner circle over “stolen” billions, citing inflated state procurement contracts and crony networks. Energy & Industry: MOL received a new U.S. OFAC license to keep negotiating its Serbian NIS acquisition until June 16, aiming to finalize transaction paperwork. Crypto Policy Shift: Hungary’s new tech minister signals a rollback of earlier crypto restrictions, including lifting criminal penalties for unauthorized crypto services. Digital Retail: Lidl Hungary launched a Scan & Go pilot in three stores via the Lidl Plus app, with QR-based self-checkout and security checks. Business Connectivity: Magyar Telekom rolled out a digitisation tender for small firms, offering a year of free tailored digital services and an AI “Digitisation Assistant.” Sports Spotlight: Marc Márquez won a historic 100th MotoGP Grand Prix at Hungary’s Balaton Park, holding off Pedro Acosta as title rivals crashed out. Weather & Daily Life: Hungary’s guest-worker rules tighten, with accelerated entry halted for workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia.
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