Rastislav Podhorec, CEO of Eximbanka, commenting for HN (Hospodárske noviny) on the potential of small modular reactors and the role of export credit agencies (ECAs), which help to bridge the riskiest phases of projects and create favourable conditions for the involvement of suppliers across countries.
On 26 March 2026, Eximbanka participated in the V4 ECA Conference in Budapest, where the export credit agencies of the V4 countries discussed the current economic and geopolitical developments, the regulatory environment and new priorities in export promotion. At the expert forum, the ECA presented its priorities, which reflect the changing structure of the economy, the growing importance of strategic sectors and the need to strengthen the competitiveness of Slovak exporters.
The Slovak economy is entering a period of gradual transformation driven by technological change, pressure for efficiency and a changing global environment. Igor Barát, Deputy Director General of Eximbanka, stated this at the Trends of Slovak Business 2026 conference in a panel discussion devoted to the future of industry.