EU Sanctions Push: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says a new sanctions proposal covering about 1,600 Russian entities is moving forward, with possible expansion on the table as member states weigh responses to a Leipzig attack. Industrial Security & Disruption: A fire at Russia’s Proton-PM plant near Perm—linked to rocket engine production for Angara—adds to the week’s industrial disruption headlines. Auto Restructuring: Volkswagen is reportedly preparing phased shutdowns of four German plants, with output shifting across the group, including moves tied to Bratislava and Škoda’s Czech operations. Slovakia in the Supply Chain: Leyard Europe will showcase broadcast LED displays at IBC 2026; the DirectLight Pro Series is manufactured in Prešov, highlighting local production feeding European media tech. V4-Japan Cooperation: Japanese and Polish foreign ministers coordinated in Slovakia on supporting Ukraine’s recovery and protecting critical technologies, with Japan also engaging V4 partners on economic and industrial ties. Slovalco Restart: Slovalco has begun restarting primary aluminium production in Žiar nad Hronom, restoring 75,000 tonnes annually in the first phase after years of pause. AI Infrastructure in Košice: Caprelion is advancing a planned ~2.5 MW high-density AI deployment in Košice, targeting readiness in 2H 2027 for next-gen GPU operators. Defense Tech Deal: Greece signed an integrated national air defense architecture agreement with Israel, a major step for layered missile defense capabilities in the region.