AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Tariff Shock for Energy Buyers: Over 60 US senators backed a bill that could impose up to 100% tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian oil and gas—targeting China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan—while carving out exemptions for European countries cutting Russian gas imports. EU ETS Pressure on Industry: The European Commission proposed a slower ETS emissions-cut path, but 10 EU states including Slovakia are pushing for a bigger industrial reprieve, arguing the current pace could drive manufacturers out of Europe. Slovakia Defence Move: Slovakia’s Defence Ministry plans to start moving into its renovated Kukurica (Hviezda) headquarters later this summer, after major construction work and upgrades. Azerbaijan–Slovakia Energy Ties: Slovak President Pellegrini said Azerbaijan is a key partner for post-2027 gas diversification as the EU aims to end Russian gas purchases. Inflation Eases: Slovakia’s HICP inflation cooled to a 18-month low in June, easing to 3.5% y/y. Biosecurity Alert: An Asia-origin emerald ash borer has been detected in Slovakia and Hungary, triggering monitoring and trap expansion to protect ash forests.
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