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Residents Fear Pollution as Hungary Invests $17B in Battery Hub

12/28/2025

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Orbán's push to make Hungary a battery hub, including Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), has attracted $17 billion for 18 projects.
Residents near Debrecen fear hazardous chemicals, water use, and pollution affecting public health near schools.
Éva Kozma of the Mikepércs Mothers for the Environment Association calls for stronger scrutiny of the factories' environmental impact.
The plan could enhance Hungary's role in Europe’s shift away from fossil fuels.

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Story summary

Orbán's push to make Hungary a battery hub, including Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), has attracted $17 billion for 18 projects.
Residents near Debrecen fear hazardous chemicals, water use, and pollution affecting public health near schools.
Éva Kozma of the Mikepércs Mothers for the Environment Association calls for stronger scrutiny of the factories' environmental impact.
The plan could enhance Hungary's role in Europe’s shift away from fossil fuels.