AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Kickoff (Czech focus): South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo says his team is “fully ready” for the Group A opener against Czechia in Guadalajara, highlighting preparations including acclimating to high altitude. EU Carbon Pricing: EU co-legislators agreed stronger controls for the new ETS2 carbon market: if permit prices exceed €45/ton, 40 million allowances will be released from the stability reserve (triggerable twice a year), with the mechanism extended beyond 2030 to protect households’ fuel and heating costs. Czech Energy & Industry: Litostroj was selected as general contractor for Orlík hydropower modernisation, while ČEZ plans a pumped-storage hydropower plant at the Orlík reservoir—another step in Czech grid flexibility. Czech–Ukraine Defence Ties: Czech President Petr Pavel met the commander of Ukraine’s Rugby Team unmanned systems battalion, discussing support for Ukraine and cooperation on European security. Czech Tech/Connectivity: Starlink expanded its new 100Mbps/200Mbps residential tiers to include the Czech Republic, signaling tougher competition for local fixed broadband providers. Logistics in the region: GXO signed a multi-year agreement with L’Oréal for logistics support across Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary.
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