In the summer of 2025, the Hungarian government significantly amended the notification and approval system for foreign direct investments (FDI). The essence of the changes is that, in the name of protecting economic sovereignty, the Hungarian state has been granted new powers – which in practice may even mean that a Hungarian company targeted by a foreign buyer could ultimately be acquired by the state itself, on the same terms. This development is of particular importance for any company considering international expansion or seeking foreign investors, whether for an exit strategy or capital raising purposes.