Daily brief
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has proposed sending a fact-finding mission to inspect the Russian Druzhba oil pipeline, following his veto of an EU loan to Ukraine and accusations about the pipeline's condition. He acknowledged his veto has caused difficulties. Hungary is also urging Ukraine to reopen the pipeline and demanding Croatia allow Russian oil transit, while a report suggests the EU may offer a backroom deal on Russian oil supplies.
Poland's foreign minister warned of a significant economic impact if the country were to potentially leave the European Union.
A new railway line connecting Belgrade and Budapest has opened to traffic.
Lithuania's manufacturing sector is seeing high-tech growth led by companies like Teltonika, Thermo Fisher, and Orlen.
Bratislava Airport has introduced self-service baggage kiosks.