AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU-India Trade Risk: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package reportedly includes entities based in India, which could complicate ratification of the EU–India trade deal agreed in January, with unanimous approval needed from all 27 states. EU Migration Overhaul: The EU Migration and Asylum Pact has entered into force, tightening border screening and return rules while creating “return hubs,” raising questions about knock-on effects for the UK. Carbon Border Levy Rules: EU ministers backed plans to make it harder to suspend the carbon emissions fee on imports, aiming to reduce uncertainty for low-carbon investment. Slovakia’s EU Push: Slovak parliament leadership says the EU must fight for competitiveness and security, with automotive and new funding for Slovakia high on the agenda. Business & Startups: Košice-based Nordics rebranded as Definic and raised €2.5m to scale its vendor intelligence platform. Canada in Slovakia: A new Canadian Chamber of Commerce was launched in Bratislava to boost trade, innovation, and networking. Feel-good Slovakia: Bratislava Zoo welcomed a rare pygmy hippo calf, “Bawu,” after a difficult birth.
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