BYD Szeged plant faces stricter Hungarian environmental rules after land-use fine

BYD's Szeged factory, central to its European expansion, faces a deteriorating regulatory climate in Hungary: it has been fined for a land-use violation and the government is preparing stricter environmental controls and harsher penalties. The shift in public perception and regulatory posture introduces uncertainty for BYD's investment timeline and costs. This marks a deviation from Hungary's previously welcoming stance toward Chinese investment.