AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBudapest Housing: A majority of voters who took part in District 1’s consultation backed a complete ban on short-term rentals, though only 21% of eligible residents participated. The district will publish its plan for public consultation before drafting rules. Budget Pressure: The IMF is urging Hungary to reduce its projected 7.5% budget deficit as access to €16 billion in EU funds comes into focus. Separately, Hungary plans a wealth tax on assets above 1 billion forints from 2027. Ukraine and the EU: Hungary has lifted its veto on opening EU accession talks with Ukraine, after Kyiv addressed concerns over the rights of Hungarian-speaking minorities. Public Accountability: Reports have spotlighted lavish travel by businesses benefiting from public contracts and an 88-kilometre private-aircraft trip by a former Fidesz minister. Transport: Passenger services on the Budapest–Belgrade railway are expected to begin in December, following safety testing of the Hungarian section.
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