AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Security & LNG: Ukraine and Azerbaijan pledged deeper energy cooperation to cut Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, while Germany sealed a new Canadian LNG supply deal (1m tonnes a year) as Europe weighs reliability and diversification. EU Energy & Markets: European gas prices eased on higher supply, but Hormuz-related risks and Middle East tensions are still pushing up household bills in the UK. Climate Shock: A brutal spring heatwave is linked to multiple deaths in France and the wider region, with UN warnings that extreme heat is becoming more common. Food Pressure: Britain is being warned it’s “sleepwalking into a food crisis” as heat and inflation hit farms, while Europe’s households waste over 70kg of food per person annually. EU Rules & Bureaucracy: The EU’s new packaging rules (PPWR) will tighten recycling obligations across member states, and Spain is pushing for national control over whether foreign telecom firms can enter critical networks. Tech & Regulation: The Commission published long-awaited high-risk AI guidelines, and the EU is moving toward tougher enforcement under the AI Act and digital rules. Security: Norway agreed to come under France’s nuclear umbrella, signalling a shift in European defence planning.
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