AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVisegrad Industry & AI Push: Slovakia’s parliament chairs a V4 push for closer integration of industry, energy and emerging technologies, with AI framed as a productivity boost that must be safe, transparent and human-centred—while also demanding more computing capacity, digital skills and secure energy supplies. Defence Industry Cooperation: Slovakia and Poland signed a letter of intent under the SAFE initiative, targeting ammunition and anti-drone defence, with Poland pointing to Slovakia’s 155mm know-how. Regional Defence Partnerships: Poland and Slovakia also moved to deepen defence cooperation via a letter of intent covering ammunition and drone defence. Energy Infrastructure: The Vertical Corridor expands into the Western Balkans as North Macedonia and Serbia join the gas initiative, aiming to strengthen diversification and cross-border supply routes into Central Europe. EV Battery Warranty Rollout: AVILOO extends its battery warranty to Slovakia and many other European markets, using a digital dashboard for remarketers and a standardized battery health “SoH” floor to improve buyer confidence in used EVs. Automotive Restructuring: Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut about 4,000 jobs over two years as it tackles tariffs, China competition and the shift to electric vehicles. Agriculture Under Drought: V4 farm bodies urge EU action after drought slashed fodder yields and stressed livestock production, warning of wider food-security risks.
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