Here is the EC’s Environmental Implementation Report about Hungary

Brussels, February 6 (MTI) – Although Hungary has been making efforts to improve its environmental performance, the implementation of the European Union’s environmental policy remains challenging, the European Commission said in its Environmental Implementation Report released on Monday.

In spite of the country’s continued efforts to preserve its rich natural heritage, undeveloped waste management and an inadequate water management infrastructure are causes for concern, the EC said.

The report cited floods as the biggest environmental problem along the Danube and Tisza rivers, while air pollution was named the main challenge in Budapest and other parts of the country.

The EC pointed out that the emission of several air pollutants has decreased significantly over the past years in Hungary, but poor air quality remains a concern. Citing data from the European Environment Agency, the report said more than 12,890 people had died from high concentrations of fine particulate matter in 2013. It also cited estimates saying that annual health-related external costs from air pollution in Hungary exceed 5 billion euros.