Hungary to raise pollution fines to 5 billion forints; EV batteries covered
Hungary will raise the maximum pollution fine for large manufacturers, including battery plants, to 5 billion forints ($16 million), Prime Minister Peter Magyar said, shifting from the prior push to attract EV battery plants.
Hungary plans to raise the maximum pollution fine for large manufacturers, including battery producers, to 5 billion forints ($16 million), Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday. The move marks a change from former Premier Viktor Orban’s policy of encouraging EV battery plant investment.