Cybersecurity: ESET warns that 11 old Microsoft-signed UEFI “shim” components can be abused to bypass Secure Boot on many systems, even though the certificate trust chain has since been replaced. Digital Money: The ECB has picked 36 payment providers for a digital euro pilot starting in the second half of 2027, including Revolut, Stripe and major banks. Energy & Industry Policy: Ten EU states (including Slovakia) urge a “pragmatic and fair” ETS reform, pushing to rethink ETS2 carbon pricing on heating and transport fuels from 2028. Slovakia–Azerbaijan Tech & Standards: Slovakia’s president is in Azerbaijan as both sides expand cooperation on quality infrastructure, standardization and metrology, with business forums highlighting Slovak digital tech and smart farming. AI Workforce Debate: Prominent economists and tech leaders warn policymakers about AI-driven job displacement and call for guardrails and institutions. US–Russia Tariffs: A US Senate bill proposes up to 100% tariffs on major Russian oil buyers, naming Slovakia among the targets. Local Climate Impact: Slovakia’s energy-efficiency support grows via Modernisation Fund programmes, plus a new Obnov Dom Mini+ round for households at energy poverty risk.