AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Euro Rollout: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot, aiming to start in 2027—an important step for Slovakia’s fintech ecosystem. Cybersecurity: ESET warns about 11 old Microsoft-signed UEFI shims that could let attackers bypass Secure Boot, a reminder that firmware trust chains still matter. Energy & Industry Policy: Ten EU countries, including Slovakia, are pushing Brussels to rethink ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels from 2028, arguing it will hit households and competitiveness. Geothermal Push: A CEE geothermal advocate says permitting and regulatory favouritism toward gas CHP and biomass are blocking utility-scale geothermal across Central Europe. Slovakia–Azerbaijan Tech Links: Slovakia and Azerbaijan signed a quality infrastructure MoU covering standards, metrology and accreditation, with plans for joint seminars and training. AI Workforce Warning: Prominent economists and tech leaders urge policymakers to add guardrails as AI adoption could rapidly disrupt jobs.
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