AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSlovak Trade Watch: Slovakia posted a €76m foreign trade surplus in April 2026 as exports rose to €9.5bn (+4.5% y/y) and imports edged up to €9.4bn (+2.6% y/y), though analysts warn Middle East-driven energy volatility could squeeze future competitiveness. Industrial Pulse: Slovakia’s industrial production fell 3.2% y/y in April, with sharp drops in coke and petroleum (-11.34%) and basic metals (-8.1%). Agriculture Under Pressure: Prime Minister Robert Fico says drought and a dairy crisis are hitting farmers hard, pushing calls for faster subsidy and irrigation support. Business Climate Debate: Employers’ union RUZ urges the government to present growth measures immediately, warning uncertainty, consolidation and high energy prices are holding back investment and wages. Energy & Industry Links: Slovakia and Canada agreed to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, with a planned Canadian business mission and a new chamber of commerce. Logistics Deal: GXO signed a multi-year contract with L’Oréal to support logistics across Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Autonomous Mobility: WeRide outlined plans to commercialize Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Slovakia, with the first batch due to arrive this month. Foreign Investment Push: Slovakia’s investors are being courted in Kenya as a major infrastructure and development partner. EU Defence Procurement: EU lawmakers reached a provisional deal on the Defence Readiness Omnibus to speed permits and procurement and simplify cross-border defence projects.
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