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Behind the technical debate over an EU industrial super-fund lies a power struggle. Wealthy member states — the main contributors to the EU budget — want the money to go to the strongest performers, while Slovakia and its allies are calling for a redistribution across all member states, writes Irena Jenčová.
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Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková admits that phasing out Russian energy is inevitable. While Brussels pushes for green alternatives, Slovakia is losing time — and Washington is sending a clear message to end reliance on both Russian gas and nuclear fuel, writes Irena Jenčová.
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The European Commission’s nearly two-trillion-euro seven-year budget prepares the Union for crises, but backs away from radical emissions cuts, weakens nature protection, and makes concessions to industry. And while the EU is reducing its dependence on Russian gas, it still imports Russian steel and ammonia—undercutting domestic producers and indirectly supporting the war, writes Irena Jenčová.
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Slovakia is losing ground in rankings of competitiveness and credibility. Clean technologies could change that, yet instead of pursuing reforms, the government is investing its energy in preserving Russian gas supplies, writes Irena Jenčová.
