AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBratislava Security: Slovakia approved the purchase of four more US F-16 fighter jets for about €390m (ex VAT/customs), expanding the fleet from 14 to 18 and adding training plus infrastructure for long-term operations. Energy & Industry: ANDRITZ, with Slovak partner VUJE, won a contract to modernise the Gabčíkovo hydropower plant, aiming to renew electromechanical equipment and extend service life by at least 30 years. Manufacturing Pulse: Slovakia’s industrial output rose 2.4% year-on-year in July, led by motor vehicles (+9.2%) and chemicals (+15.9%), while computer products fell sharply (-41%). Digital Services: The government says nine life-event e-government services under the Recovery and Resilience Plan are now improved, with EC confirmation steps still due. EU Trade Politics: Even Trump-friendly EU states back a Canada-focused EU outreach as Washington blocks Canadian goods, with Slovakia’s Robert Fico named among supporters. Cross-border Tech Cooperation: Slovakia’s economy ministry co-hosts a China-CEEC innovation cooperation push through 2030, covering AI, robotics, biotech and green energy. Energy Outlook: EIA expects record US electricity generation in 2026–27, driven by manufacturing and data centres.
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