AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade: Slovakia recorded a €125 million trade deficit in August, ending six straight months of surpluses as imports grew faster than exports. It still posted a €1.5 billion surplus for the first eight months of 2026. Ukraine: Slovakia was the only EU country not to sign a pledge supporting the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. The Foreign Ministry said Bratislava supports children through other initiatives and attended the conference as an observer. Economy: The 2027 budget, projected to run a deficit of 4.94% of GDP, drew criticism from both government and opposition lawmakers. Energy: Slovakia has taken full ownership of JESS, the company developing a new nuclear project, after buying out the Czech stake. Technology: Tesla has renamed its “Full Self-Driving” feature “Tesla Assisted Driving” on its Slovak website amid efforts to secure European approval; drivers must still supervise the system. Roma inclusion: More than €28 million in EU funding will support employment, education, housing and social services for marginalized Roma communities.
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