AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAluminium Restart in Slovakia: Slovalco (Hydro majority-owned) agreed with the Slovak government to restart 75,000 tonnes of curtailed primary aluminium capacity, with production expected before year-end; the deal includes €100m investment, 200 jobs, a long-term power purchase agreement, and a compensation framework for indirect carbon costs under the EU ETS, pending European Commission approval. Energy Policy & Ownership: Slovakia is weighing a possible 17% stake buyback in Slovenské elektrárne, with the price potentially reaching up to €3bn depending on valuation and timing, tied to Mochovce unit 4 reaching full output. EU Renewables Snapshot: Eurostat data shows renewables generated 45.5% of EU electricity in Q1 2026 (up from 42.7% a year earlier), led by wind (44.9% of renewable output); Slovakia sits among the lowest EU countries at 17.2%. Regional Economy Outlook: wiiw raised its growth forecast for Bulgaria and expects Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe to stay resilient in 2026 despite energy-price pressure and geopolitical risks. Finance Watch: ESMA appointed Peter Tkáč (NBS) to its Management Board for the remainder of the outgoing term until 31 March 2027. Defense Industry Link: Poland’s PGZ is considering building depot-level maintenance and repair support in Poland for Ukrainian F-16 and MiG-29 fleets, using its existing aircraft industrial base.
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