# Electric car giant BYD has become the first Chinese business to be raised in the European Parliament over allegations of labor abuses in Hungary.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · CNBC*

## Key points

- BYD was raised in the European Parliament over alleged labor abuses at its Hungary factory.
- Contractors allegedly forced workers to do seven-day weeks and 12-plus hour shifts at BYD Hungary.
- BYD hired AIM Construction Hungary, linked to previous labor scandals in BYD's Brazilian operations.
- Employees' real working hours violated Hungary's Labor Code and may constitute forced labor.
- Financial incentives and wage withholding were reportedly used to keep workers from leaving the site.

**Companies:** BYD, AIM Construction Hungary
**Countries:** China, Hungary, Brazil

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