AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Enlargement & Balkans: EU leaders wrapped up the EU–Western Balkans summit in Tivat, reaffirming enlargement and telling Serbia it must choose a clear path toward EU membership, with Germany’s Merz warning against balancing between Russia, China and Europe. Armenia–EU vs Russia: Armenia’s parliamentary election on Sunday is framed as a turning point for constitutional reforms and possible peace with Azerbaijan, alongside a gradual shift away from Russia and deeper EU engagement. Energy & Climate Cooperation: Germany signalled direct financial support for the Climate Change Action Now (CCAN) initiative in Ghana, while Germany also backed Cambodia’s waste management and green economy work. Markets & Tech Pressure: European shares ended the week lower as Middle East uncertainty weighed on sentiment and tech stocks cooled after a strong run. EU Tech Sovereignty Debate: The US ambassador to the EU urged Brussels to stay aligned with Washington in an “AI war” with China, warning against decoupling. Renewables Innovation: A German quarry site is turning into a clean-energy model with floating solar panels, and Cyprus is weighing small modular reactors alongside renewables for energy security. Defence & Underwater Security: The EU selected Austria’s Schiebel S-300 drone for a new anti-submarine warfare programme under the European Defence Fund.
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