AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAuto Supply Chain Push: Hyundai WIA has started full-scale operations at its new Martin, Žilina Region plant, ramping production of CV joints and thermal management modules for European automakers. Battery Investment in Slovakia: Volkswagen and Gotion plan a €3.22bn battery and materials push across Spain, Slovakia (Surany) and Morocco, with Slovakia set to produce 8.4 GWh of cells annually. Competition Law: Slovakia’s Office for the Protection of Competition imposed nearly CZK 2bn in fines on cable makers over a cartel on “metal surcharge” pricing for copper and aluminium telecom/power cables. Macroeconomic Outlook: Slovakia’s central bank (NBS) lifted its GDP growth forecast to 0.8% for 2026 and cut inflation to 3.6%, citing resilient labour markets and improving exports. Energy Efficiency Rules: The EU is pressing Italy (and others) over delays in fully transposing energy efficiency and building renovation requirements, with infringement proceedings moving forward. Local Politics & Stability: Robert Fico signals readiness to settle the environment minister appointment with coalition partner SNS, as snap elections talk grows.
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