AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Rule of Law Clash: Slovakia’s government rejects the European Commission’s criticism over prosecution of high-level corruption, saying it has no influence over independent investigators and prosecutors, while the opposition calls the report proof of rule-of-law “dismantling.” Public Funds Under Scrutiny: Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák’s renovated “Kukurica” headquarters in Bratislava—costing about €53m—has sparked backlash and a criminal complaint over the €958,000 wall renovation. Energy Costs & Inflation: Eurostat-style pressure eases as Slovakia’s HICP inflation cools to a 1.5-year low (3.5% in June), while a wider OECD analysis shows eurozone real wages still lag behind prices. EU Budget Relief via Google Fine: The EU plans to use Google’s €4.6bn antitrust payment to plug a budget hole amid higher spending pressures. Carbon Pricing Fight: Ten EU states, including Slovakia, urge the Commission to rethink ETS2 transport and heating carbon pricing ahead of reforms. Culture Watch: A listening device was found at the Slovak Arts Council, with police investigating possible unlawful recording of private conversations. Travel & Mobility: Wizz Air plans direct Bratislava–Baku flights from October 2026, and Bratislava’s Danube riverbank makeover aims to bring back Danube beaches.
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