AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefence Industry: Czech executives, officials and military leaders met at Brno’s DEFENCEO conference to discuss opportunities in defence, security and critical infrastructure. Separately, Czechia and India agreed to expand defence manufacturing cooperation. International Expansion: Škoda Group explored rail and metro projects in India and Azerbaijan, including modernisation, maintenance and signalling. Manufacturing and Energy: Grammer has started production at its new seating plant in Cheb, while Enery commissioned a 36.7 MWp solar plant in Czechia. Energy Costs: Czechia is among the countries seeking more flexibility on the EU’s upcoming carbon market for heating and transport fuels. Leaders stopped short of agreeing to a delay, but called for a fresh assessment of its impact on households and businesses. Climate Risk: Insurers estimate Czech drought could cost the economy up to CZK 50 billion.
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