AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRiver Restoration in Slovakia: Slovakia plans to restore nearly 210 km of waterways and improve fish migration with about €14 million in EU-backed projects, including fish passes and barrier removals on rivers like Cirocha, Žitava, Turiec, Hron, Revúca and Poprad, plus upgrades near the Nitra reservoir—aimed at better flood protection, water quality, and healthier aquatic ecosystems. Slovak Science Boost: A new VER 2026 evaluation reports a 40% rise in the overall quality of science and artistic output at Slovak public universities and research institutions versus 2022, with most institutions improving and no major declines. EU Carbon Policy Pressure: EU moves to make it harder to suspend carbon fees on imports, tightening how climate costs can be managed across trade. Local Politics, Public Finance: Parliament again failed to open a no-confidence debate against Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický due to lack of quorum, keeping fiscal consolidation questions in the spotlight. International Climate/Resilience Angle: At the G7, India’s PM Modi pushed for “partnerships” over donor-recipient models and stressed trust and sustainability—framing global cooperation that connects energy, food, health and cyber security.
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