AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRed Sea Security: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged member states to boost naval support for Operation Aspides after Houthi advances increased threats near Bab al-Mandeb, a key trade and energy chokepoint. EU Border Tech: Spain is still using the Entry/Exit System (EES) while other countries work through rollout glitches at specific crossings, keeping the focus on how non-EU visitors are tracked. Energy & Markets: European shares were mixed as oil jumped after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal on Hormuz, while tech stocks slid on AI model safety pauses. Defence Industry: EU ministers backed five new Defence Projects of Common Interest, with Ukraine involved in most, spanning drones, maritime/seabed defence, space, air and missile defence, and eastern-flank surveillance. Fuel Prices: SOCAR’s Italiana Petroli began limiting petrol and diesel prices in Italy, adding to pressure on energy firms as households feel the squeeze. Migration: Three migrants, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel. Climate & Nature: New research suggests cities can act as “training grounds” for invasive plants, helping them adapt to hotter, drier conditions.
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