AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNATO and Russia dialogue: Slovak PM Robert Fico said many NATO allies at the Ankara summit showed interest in dialogue with Russia, while he reiterated Slovakia will not join the €70bn military-aid project for Ukraine. Defense industry momentum: Slovakia’s arms exports hit €2.54bn in 2025, nearly six times the 2022 level, with large-calibre ammunition and military vehicles driving growth. EU sanctions friction: EU diplomats are watering down parts of the 21st Russia sanctions package, especially the floating oil-price cap mechanism, as member states push back over costs and compliance risks. Energy corridor expansion: The Vertical Gas Corridor’s capacity bookings exceeded expectations, and Greece-led talks added North Macedonia and Serbia, starting technical work to connect more countries. Social policy debate: Slovakia is set to draft a single law limiting children’s access to social media, after ministries merged competing proposals. Healthcare reform: Health Minister Kamil Šaško discussed OECD-backed reforms to improve hospital performance and working conditions, including AI and efficiency. Culture and film: Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe went to Myanmar’s “Fruit Gathering,” while Slovak/Czech “Lover, Not a Fighter” won the Proxima top prize.
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