AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoG7 Pressure on Russia: Leaders at the France summit backed tougher sanctions, including on Russian oil and gas, while also backing a US-Iran deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Watch on China: NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance is closely tracking reports that China trained Russian troops, warning it’s “not naive” about support for Moscow. Ukraine Support Trade-Off: The White House signalled it could back Ukraine more if Europe helps secure Hormuz, as G7 talks also focused on air defences and sanctions. EU Migration Crackdown: The European Parliament approved “return hubs,” expanding detention and enabling deportation centres outside the bloc. EU Tech and Security: A survey says EU and US spy agencies are buying personal data from commercial sources, raising fresh privacy and oversight alarms. EU Agriculture Breakthrough: MEPs approved gene editing for crop improvement, marking a historic step for New Genomic Techniques. Energy and Industry: Germany hit a record €8.1bn battery output in 2025 but warned dependence on China is rising. UK-Russia Tensions: Keir Starmer called Russian warship warning shots near a yacht “reckless” but “not sinister.”
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