AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Waste Crackdown: The European Commission opened infringement steps over missed waste recycling targets, sending formal letters to Germany, Greece and Cyprus and reasoned opinions to Bulgaria, Czechia, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Portugal and Romania. Heat & Health: ELTE research says the hottest places aren’t always where people die most in heatwaves, with healthcare, housing and preparedness shaping excess mortality. Circular Economy Pressure: Brussels also flagged shortcomings on packaging waste targets, arguing progress is key for a circular economy and less dependence on third countries. Green Energy Corridor: Hungary is part of the Caspian–Black Sea–Europe Green Energy Corridor, with a ministerial meeting in Baku to map next steps and feasibility. Budapest Housing (EU-backed): A former school in Újpest is being converted into new social housing, 80% funded by the EU, as the capital tackles its housing crisis. NPL Watch: The EBRD reported Central/Eastern/Southeast Europe’s NPL ratio hit a record low in 2025, while troubled-loan volumes rose—signalling uneven credit risk across countries.
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