AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Adaptation in Agriculture: French winegrowers in the northern Rhône are trialling “vitiforestry”, mixing vines with maples and fruit trees to blunt heat, drought and sudden weather swings. EU Migration Crackdown: EU lawmakers agreed a tougher returns regulation, speeding up deportations and bringing “return hubs” abroad closer to reality, as NGOs warn of legal and ethical fallout. Energy Security & Infrastructure: UK campaigners and MPs say the National Grid’s £30bn upgrade plan isn’t doing enough to protect substations from hostile drones, with calls for no-fly zones and stronger physical defences. EU Methane Rules Softened: The Commission is proposing a three-year grace period on methane penalties for oil and gas from 2027 to 2029, drawing NGO alarm. Tech & Power Race: France’s “Choose France” summit touts record foreign investment, with SoftBank backing a massive AI data-centre push in Hauts-de-France. Food & Cost Pressure: Dutch inflation hit 3.5% in May as energy prices stayed high, while a new analysis highlights how much edible food households still throw away. Extreme Heat: A rare May heatwave set records in the UK and triggered heat-stroke deaths in France, prompting fresh public warnings. Migration/Returns: EU Council and Parliament agree new rules to speed up migrant returns.
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