AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Deal: SOCAR, TotalEnergies, XRG and BOTAŞ signed a 15-year gas supply agreement from Azerbaijan’s Absheron field to Türkiye, starting in 2029 with 33bn cubic metres total and a planned 4bn+ per year at the field. EU Economic Steering: The European Commission adopted the 2026 European Semester Spring Package, pushing reforms and investment for competitiveness, skills, resilience and fiscal discipline while tackling the housing crisis. Slovakia Energy Security: Russian crude deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline returned to normal levels in May after repairs, with both countries still relying on the route under an EU sanctions exemption. Defence Politics: Slovakia’s parliament again failed to open a debate on a motion to dismiss Defence Minister Robert Kalinak due to lack of quorum; the vote is set for Thursday. Industrial Defence Supply Chain: CSG Defence Systems in Slovakia won major NATO-country ammunition fuze contracts worth in the high tens of millions of euros, underlining demand for resilient European defence manufacturing. Agriculture & Food: EPPO warned Slovakia’s new agricultural subsidy rules could weaken protection of EU financial interests, while a retail survey found Slovak foodstuffs held 40.4% of grocery shelf space in 2026. Business Costs: Slovakia’s Economy Ministry published a pro-growth package aimed at cutting energy and admin costs, reducing red tape and boosting investment via new funds.
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