AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoM&A & Circular Economy: French recycling giant Paprec is buying a majority stake in Austria’s Brantner Green Solutions, with the Brantner family keeping 20% and the deal expected to close in Q4 2026; Paprec says it’s a major step in expanding across Central and Eastern Europe, including Slovakia. Slovak Industry & Trade Compliance: Planar has filed suit against Neoti over claims about product origin and Trade Agreements Act status, arguing it has significant manufacturing in Prešov and supplies TAA-compliant solutions. Construction Watch (EU data): Eurostat shows eurozone construction output fell sharply in June, with Slovakia down 4.6% month-on-month—one of the steepest drops in the bloc—while Bulgaria posted a 0.9% rise. Energy & Water Stress: Europe’s electricity system is under pressure as heat and record-low rivers strain generation; Germany’s gas storage is also only about half full, raising winter supply anxiety. Agribusiness & Processing: Slovakia is operating with one sugar refinery after the Považie closure; Sereď is expanding, but drought and low sugar prices are squeezing growers. Security & Policy: Slovakia is among countries targeted by a US bill allowing up to 100% tariffs on oil imports from Russia. Nuclear Sector: ČEZ rejects corruption speculation around its JESS stake as Slovakia moves toward full state control of the nuclear project.
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