AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Impact: Hungary’s weather service says June 2026 was the country’s second hottest on record, with a 22.5°C national average and a major heat spike that broke the all-time high at 42.0°C in Szécsény on June 29, alongside much drier-than-usual conditions. Health Crisis in Europe: France and Belgium reported thousands of excess deaths tied to the late-June heatwave, with figures described as preliminary and likely to rise as reporting continues. Water & Food Stress: The same extreme heat is raising alarms for crops, including potatoes, as hot, dry conditions hit key growth stages and could cut yields. Local Regulation & Industry: Hungary moved to suspend operations at Semcorp Hungary’s Debrecen battery-separator plant over serious fire-safety deficiencies, while the government also announced new energy-law amendments to speed up wind power and change battery-recycling site approvals. EU Funding for Clean Energy: The European Commission and EIB approved a €2.5bn Modernisation Fund round for 51 clean-energy projects across 11 EU states, with Hungary receiving €552.3m.
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