AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Security in Focus: Slovakia’s Supreme Audit Office warns water infrastructure has been neglected for years, with over 50% wear-and-tear, huge drinking-water losses, and an estimated €8–10 billion to get systems back to speed—while the ministry says it’s pushing EU and environmental funds but spending so far lags. Energy + Climate Policy: EU countries backed a plan to keep a larger pool of spare carbon permits in the ETS Market Stability Reserve to prevent carbon price spikes as energy costs rise. AI Infrastructure Debate: Slovakia is pitching Bratislava and a planned Málinec pumped-storage site for big data centres, citing nuclear power surplus and water for cooling—critics argue droughts and energy demand don’t add up. UN Diplomacy: President Peter Pellegrini told the UN General Assembly the world is worse than a year ago, naming climate change among major challenges, while Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár pushed respect for international law and stronger multilateral cooperation. Local Environment Angle: A “giant fox” has been spotted in forests above Bratislava, adding to Slovakia’s wildlife buzz.
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