AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia–Slovakia Diplomacy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13–19, with talks in Nice with Emmanuel Macron and a state visit to Slovakia for meetings with Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini—his first trip to Slovakia since 1993, with cooperation expected across trade, investment, auto and rail manufacturing. EU Finance & Industry: Cyprus’ finance minister will chair the Ecofin meeting in Luxembourg, with ministers set to discuss euro-area fiscal and macro developments, IMF assessments, and EU tech autonomy. Energy Transition in Slovakia: Vaillant’s Senica mega-factory is now fully operational, targeting up to 500,000 electric heat pumps per year—an industrial push that could support Europe’s heat decarbonisation goals. Corporate & Consumer Tech: Slovak Telekom plans to discontinue its Digi TV brand by merging Digi Slovakia into the parent from September 1. EU Rules for Transport: The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Belgium, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia and Sweden over incorrect transposition of hired goods vehicle rules, with two months to respond. Business & Cyber: ESET’s SMB Cyber Readiness Index finds firms worry about “high-tech” threats like AI malware, but struggle more with everyday scams and basic security gaps. Automotive Watch: Audi unveiled the third-generation 2027 Q7 and SQ7, built in Bratislava, with major upgrades to design, interior tech and lighting.
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