Fiscal Pressure: Slovakia’s Budgetary Responsibility Council warns rising public debt has drained fiscal space, with debt above 60% of GDP and a risk of 75% by decade-end, meaning future crises could force painful consolidation and threaten financing flexibility. Energy & Industry: Drought and record-low river levels are increasingly disrupting transport, agriculture and power generation across central Europe, with Slovakia named among the hardest-hit countries. Nuclear Watch: Record-low Danube conditions are already forcing output cuts and shutdowns elsewhere in the region, underlining the cooling-water risk for nuclear operators. Nuclear Project Governance: Premier Robert Fico says ownership arrangements in the Slovak Nuclear Energy Company (JESS) must be settled in September as the state prepares to buy CEZ’s stake to secure control for a new Jaslovské Bohunice facility. Rail & Manufacturing: Škoda Group’s electric multiple units enter service in Bulgaria after a fast delivery, while Slovakia’s STV Machinery prepares serial production of new BMP-1 hulls after building prototypes. Automation & Supply Chains: Arrow Electronics expands IBM distribution coverage to include Slovakia, boosting access to infrastructure, automation and data solutions for local channel partners. Workforce: Slovakia is increasingly reliant on foreign labour, with around half of residence-permit holders working in automotive and companies citing a locally exhausted labour market. Security & Tech: A new report highlights WindRelay Android malware that can turn phones into tools for NFC payment fraud, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns for consumers and businesses.