AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUkraine & EU diplomacy: Zelenskyy thanked UK PM Keir Starmer and pledged respect for fallen troops as EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met Ukraine’s new PM, Sergii Koretsky, signaling continued support. Migration & borders: Spain intercepted a boat with about 50 migrants (15 minors) off Águilas, while pressure grows over the EU’s Entry/Exit System as UK travellers face long queues. Heat & public health: The Netherlands reported 911 excess deaths during a heatwave; across Europe, storms brought hail and flooding, and health experts warn medicines struggle to stay cool in extreme summers. Energy security: Slovakia’s push for long-term gas from Azerbaijan shows Europe’s shift away from Russian supplies. EU politics & rule of law: The EU court backed Spain’s amnesty law for Catalan separatists, though Puigdemont’s return still hinges on national steps. Economy & jobs: A study warns Europe’s auto industry could lose up to 726,000 jobs by 2040 without tech support. Tech & industry: Intel announced a €5bn expansion in Ireland to boost advanced chip production. EU-China rights row: Lawmakers renewed calls for China to repeal Tibet’s “Ethnic Unity” law. Business/consumer: Omio plans to acquire Rail Europe, while OnePlus exits North America and Europe.
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