AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSlovakia-Italy Ties: President Peter Pellegrini opened a new Slovak honorary consulate in Bari, aiming to support Slovak citizens in Apulia and deepen cooperation in education, research, trade, and transport. Pay Transparency Across the EU: The EU Pay Transparency Directive is due by 7 June 2026, but many countries are lagging; the report highlights how delays could hit women’s earnings and widen the gender pay gap. Industry & Jobs in the Region: Flanders offered up to €119M to help secure Volvo’s Ghent future, with money earmarked for energy efficiency, innovation (including batteries), and training—while Volvo prepares a new production site in Košice, Slovakia. Cybersecurity Watch: Slovak firm ESET reports Android spyware “Asin” targeting Arabic users via fake utility, PDF, and war-map apps, including domains impersonating government news. Defense & Mobility: Slovakia received the final batch of Patria AMV XP ambulance vehicles under a Finland deal, with technology transfer to strengthen local industrial capability. EU Policy for Slovakia: The European Commission urged Slovakia to keep reforms focused on growth and competitiveness, including a better business environment, more research and innovation, clean energy investment, and a more dynamic labour market.
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