AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS–Russia Energy Sanctions: A revised US Senate bill cuts the maximum tariff threat on countries buying Russian oil from 500% to 100%, targeting the top five buyers: China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. EU Carbon Policy: Ten EU states, including Slovakia, urge the Commission to rethink a new carbon price on fuel (ETS2) and adjust the wider emissions trading overhaul. Digital Payments: The ECB selected 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot, due to start in 2H 2027. Waste Compliance Pressure: The European Commission opened formal steps against 14 member states over missed waste recycling targets and failures to transpose key packaging and waste rules. Slovakia–Azerbaijan Energy Talks: Slovakia is negotiating long-term gas supply contracts with Azerbaijan as it plans to stop importing Russian gas from October 2027. Bratislava Airport Results: M. R. Štefánik Airport posted its strongest financial performance in 17 years, returning to profit in 2025 with passenger growth. Oil Logistics Upgrade: Hungary’s parliament approved a treaty amendment enabling a new diesel/naphta interconnector linking MOL’s Danube refinery with Slovnaft near Bratislava.
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