AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIAEA & Nuclear Policy: Slovakia won a seat on the IAEA Board of Governors for 2026–2028, with priorities on nuclear safety, safeguards, and sharing know-how. EU Tech Funding: 19 EU states moved into the pre-notification phase for IPCEI-AI, a major push for “European AI sovereignty,” with an Oct 31, 2026 application deadline. Defense & Regional Security: Ukraine launched the Carpathian Eight format, while Poland joined a European anti-ballistic missile coalition; meanwhile, Russia stepped up pressure on allies over arms shipments and hybrid threats. Slovakia in the Energy Mix: A new D1 motorway bypass around Ruzomberok is set to open Oct 5, and drought hit parts of Central Europe hard, with Slovakia among the driest August countries. Biotech Breakthrough: IntraBio said the U.S. FDA approved AQNEURSA (levacetylleucine) for ataxia-telangiectasia. Cyber/Trust: Russia’s remote e-voting system saw more severe attacks, alongside reports of fake voting channels. Industry & Infrastructure: FiberNet appointed an international sales head as it runs an open fibre backbone from Bratislava to Košice and onward to Uzhhorod.
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