AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Elections: All eight regional governors won re-election, while Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo secured nearly 65% of the vote. Košice, Trnava and Trenčín will have new mayors; turnout reached 48.48%. Russia Ties: Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Slovakia would pursue cooperation with Moscow in areas not covered by sanctions, after talks on energy and economic links. He warned the EU’s planned phaseout of Russian gas could put Slovakia’s supply contract at risk. Healthcare Security: Police recorded 32 assaults on medical workers in the past 10 months. The interior and health ministries have agreed to coordinate stronger protection in hospitals after recent attacks in Bratislava. Demographic Pressure: Births fell to just over 42,000 in 2025, while people aged 65 and older reached 19% of the population, intensifying concerns about pensions and public services. Cybersecurity: Slovakia is among EU countries reporting cyber intrusions or sabotage attributed to Russia-linked actors, according to a European Parliament research briefing.
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