AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomacy & Security: Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini and PM Robert Fico joined international leaders in congratulating India on its 80th Independence Day, with Fico also signaling readiness to work with India on the Comprehensive Partnership. Energy & Sanctions: New EU data show Belgium becoming the top buyer of Russian gas in June, while overall EU Russian gas spending remains high despite the bloc’s push to phase it out. Counter-terror & Hybrid Threats: Polish authorities arrested a Russian man accused of plotting to assassinate Ukrainian-American rapper Kyivstoner in Warsaw, amid claims that drones and logistics linked to Slovakia and the region were part of Moscow’s wider operations. Slovakia in the EU policy mix: Slovakia’s Environment Ministry plans to cut wind-energy development zones from eight to one (split into two areas in the east), keeping municipal consent central. Climate & Infrastructure: Record-low Danube levels are forcing nuclear stress tests across the region, with Romania shutting down its last reactor and Hungary running Paks at sharply reduced output. Local governance: Cities from Slovakia and across Central Europe met in Fiľakovo to discuss EU cooperation and the future of Europe through local-government networks. Public safety: Croatia’s Omis wildfire killed at least one person and led to mass evacuations; Fico said Slovakia is monitoring and that 30 Slovak tourists have contacted the embassy and crisis centre.
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