AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Climate Clash: Ten EU countries, including Slovakia, urged the European Commission to rethink ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning households could face extra costs amid economic strain. US-Russia Energy Pressure: A revised US Senate bill would allow up to 100% tariffs on the five biggest buyers of Russian oil—China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan—while exempting some gas importers; Slovakia is directly named, raising trade and energy-risk questions. Slovakia-Azerbaijan Business Push: Slovak President Peter Pellegrini met Azerbaijan’s leaders in Shusha and backed deeper ties, including direct Baku–Bratislava flights and reconstruction cooperation; a Baku business forum highlighted Slovak firms’ interest in long-term partnerships. Gas Security Angle: Slovakia’s economy ministry said it is negotiating longer-term gas contracts with Azerbaijan as Russian gas imports end in October 2027, with talks focused on multi-year supply volumes. Domestic Economy Watch: Real wages rose in May across most sectors, while Slovakia was ranked Europe’s second-most polarised country, with political tensions spilling into personal relationships. Health Insurance Deal: Achmea’s Union is set to be acquired by Dovera to create a stronger single health insurer in Slovakia, with clients expected to see no immediate service changes.
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