AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Transition Watch: Eastern and Central European governments, including Slovakia, are urging the EU to boost its carbon “modernisation fund” as the Commission revises the Emissions Trading System, arguing predictable money is key for poorer members’ shift away from fossil fuels. Renewables Snapshot: New Netherlands data shows renewables hit 22.7% of gross final energy consumption in 2025, with biomass and solar doing most of the work. Heat Pump Momentum: Heat pump sales across 21 European countries rose 13% in 2025 to 2.88 million units, with Slovakia included in the dataset—another sign of faster electrification of heating. Bears vs. Policy: Romania and Slovakia are pushing the EU to loosen brown bear protections, citing rising public-safety risks and proposing lower “optimum” population levels. Transport Infrastructure: Slovakia’s long-awaited D1/D4 interchange near Bratislava has finally opened after years of delays, easing routes for drivers heading toward Vienna and Budapest. Logistics Deal: FM Logistic plans to buy a majority stake in German logistics provider Schäflein to expand pan-European capacity and know-how. EU Grid Integration: Slovenia will join the EU’s balancing platforms PICASSO and MARI in July 2026, with Slovakia already among the participants. Construction Output: Eurostat reports modest April 2026 growth in construction production across the eurozone and EU, though Slovakia saw a notable monthly drop.
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