India–Slovakia Deal Push: Prime Minister Robert Fico hosted Indian PM Narendra Modi in Bratislava for the first-ever official visit by an Indian premier since 1993, with talks focused on trade, investment and technology; Slovakia also awarded Modi its top civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), as both sides elevated ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership” and signed 11 MoUs spanning labour migration, digital technology, education and defence. G7 Spotlight: Modi then flew to France’s Evian for the G7 Summit, where he joined leaders for the traditional group photo and held brief pleasantries with US President Donald Trump, with a wider agenda including partnerships, economic growth and AI. Water & Nature Upgrade: Slovakia will restore nearly 210 km of rivers with a €14m environmental package, adding fish passes and removing barriers to improve flood protection and aquatic migration. Research Boost: Slovakia’s public universities and research institutions improved the quality of science and creative output by 40% versus 2022, according to the VER 2026 evaluation. EU Sanctions Risk: A new EU sanctions package targeting entities in India could complicate ratification of the EU–India trade deal, with unanimous approval required across all 27 member states. Local Politics: Parliament debated extending municipal and parliamentary terms ahead of 2026 elections, with opposition parties warning the changes lack funding and constitutional support.