AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoIndustrial Policy & Competitiveness: EU industry ministers in Brussels debated the Industrial Accelerator Act and other steps to boost Single Market autonomy, speed up permitting, and strengthen “Made in EU” demand, with attention also on critical raw materials and energy-intensive sectors. Slovakia in Focus: Slovakia’s V4 presidency priorities for July 2026 were outlined by FM Juraj Blanár, aiming at practical regional cooperation on energy security, EU enlargement and people-to-people ties. Automotive & Manufacturing: In eastern Slovakia, the government earmarked over €2.9m for Kosice region projects tied to the Valaliky industrial park and possible EV component supplier links for Volvo, while Volvo’s Kosice plant is set to start producing test EVs around late summer 2026 and scale hiring. Energy & Industry Finance: The EBRD approved a €35m loan to GreenWay to expand fast and ultra-fast EV charging (2,700 points) across Poland, Slovakia and Croatia by 2028. Nuclear & Supply Chains: Newcleo’s plan to go public via a $780m SPAC deal highlights fresh momentum in Europe’s nuclear industry, while broader European nuclear investment needs keep rising. Trade & Regulation: Ukraine aligned its sanctions with the EU’s 20th Russia package, extending restrictions across energy, finance and defense-linked sectors.
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