Public Finance Watch: Slovakia’s Budgetary Responsibility Council warns that rising debt has wiped out the country’s fiscal “space,” with public debt above 60% of GDP and projected to hit 75% by decade’s end—meaning future shocks could force painful, fast austerity and even reliance on outside help. Nuclear Energy: Prime Minister Robert Fico says ownership arrangements in the Slovak Nuclear Energy Company (JESS) must be settled in September, as the state prepares to buy CEZ’s shares to gain full control over a new plant at Jaslovské Bohunice. Labour & Migration: Slovakia is increasingly relying on foreign workers—around 150,000 people—mainly from Ukraine and India, as companies struggle to find enough staff locally, while public distrust of foreign labour keeps rising. Energy Security & Climate: Europe’s drought and record heat are worsening the energy picture, with low Danube levels raising risks for nuclear cooling and exposing how climate extremes can disrupt power supply. Society & Rights: Slovakia refuses to recognise overseas same-sex marriages, despite an EU court ruling, with the government citing constitutional limits. Culture & Faith: Thousands joined the Nitra pilgrimage celebrating the Assumption of Mary, with bishops taking part in the historic Calvary climb. Business & Tech: Arrow Electronics expands IBM distribution coverage to include Slovakia, boosting access for local channel partners to infrastructure, automation and data solutions.