AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Cleantech Push: The European Commission approved a €1bn Slovak state-aid scheme to expand cleantech manufacturing capacity, using grants and income tax relief and running until 31 Dec 2030. Food Safety Shock: Seven people fell ill in Slovakia after eating cheese from an unregistered operation linked to Salmonella Schleissheim; inspectors found serious hygiene failures in a forest-area shed. Agriculture Under Drought: Southern Slovak farmers have started the earliest barley and pea harvests yet, about 1.5–2 weeks ahead, with drought cutting yields especially on weaker soils. Farm Payments Update: Slovakia says almost all 2025 direct payments are out—€582.8m paid to farmers by mid-June—with €12.6m still pending checks. Inflation Watch: Slovak inflation eased to 3.8% y/y in May as transport costs slowed, though fuel still drove the biggest swings. Energy/Industry Finance: Slovakia’s economy gets a boost from EU-backed clean-tech and grid investment momentum, while Defence Procurement: Patria completed AMV XP 8×8 armoured ambulance deliveries to Slovakia under a 2022 deal.
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