AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: EU ambassadors failed again to renew Russia-linked individual sanctions before Sept. 15, with Slovakia and now France pushing to delist Alisher Usmanov (and Slovakia also Mikhail Fridman), triggering “huge frustration” among other member states amid rising hybrid threats. Auto Industry Shockwaves: Volkswagen approved “Future Plan 2030” with another 50,000 job cuts and a major reshuffle of European production, as it targets higher margins and cuts model complexity while China pressure keeps growing. Slovakia in the Spotlight: Slovakia backs removing Usmanov from the EU list, while Zelensky calls any easing of oligarch sanctions “immoral,” keeping pressure on Bratislava’s stance. Aviation & Tourism Links: Smartwings and TUI extended their flight partnership for three more years, with winter routes adding Egypt (Hurghada, Marsa Alam). Tech & Jobs: Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to 60 Swiss roles and shift back-office/software work to Bratislava and Vietnam as it pivots to wealth management. Energy & Industry: ANDRITZ is set to modernize Slovakia’s Gabčíkovo hydroelectric plant, reinforcing upgrades in local power infrastructure.
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