AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomatic Accountability: Slovakia’s foreign minister Juraj Blanar met ambassadors ahead of the UN General Assembly, putting Slovakia’s bid for a UN Security Council non-permanent seat (2028–2029) at the center. EU Sanctions Politics: France and other EU actors are pushing back in talks over delisting Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, with diplomats warning against deals that could “hold Europeans hostage.” US–Slovakia Fallout: The US plans to reprogram $52m in military aid away from Slovakia (and others) to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, as Washington shifts focus to the Western Hemisphere. US Tariff Threat Linked to Slovakia: A US House move on a Russia sanctions bill would allow up to 100% tariffs on countries including Slovakia for buying Russian oil/gas, with a final House vote expected soon. Domestic Legal Watch: Slovakia reported fewer foreign nationals prosecuted in 2025 (1,152), with drink-driving/endangerment under influence the most common offence. Business & Jobs: Evonik broke ground on an ~€80m biotech expansion in Slovenská Ľupča, targeting pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and about 50 jobs. Culture: Cinematik Piešťany named Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland/Ojczyzna the Meeting Point Europe winner, while Slovak documentary Igor and After won Cinematik.doc.
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