AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Sanctions Showdown: EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to debate new Russia listings and whether to add trade curbs tied to Israeli settlement expansion, with unanimity needed if framed as foreign-policy sanctions. Ukraine Air Defence Push: Zelensky meets partners in Paris to speed up anti-ballistic defence plans ahead of winter, as Macron warns against fragmented “go-it-alone” defence. Child Online Safety: Von der Leyen backs an EU-wide phased social media ban for under-13s, with age verification and limits on “addictive” design features, after experts urged a staged approach. Cyber Defence: NATO and the EU condemn Russia-linked cyberattacks and announce fresh sanctions targeting FSB-linked hackers and sabotage networks. Middle East Flashpoint: US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices jumping and raise fears of wider disruption to shipping. Heatwave Toll: Western Europe recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat, highlighting public-health and housing strain. EU-Gaza Recovery: The EU pledges nearly €900m for early Gaza reconstruction, including debris clearing and basic services. Regional Security: EU launches an Armenia mission to bolster resilience against hybrid threats.
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