AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeatwave Emergency: Europe is bracing for a record-setting summer blast, with France hitting up to 43°C and issuing red alerts across about half the country; schools are closing or shifting timetables, trains are being cancelled, and health officials report heat-related deaths. Public Safety & Disruption: Spain’s Basque region is on red alert as temperatures soar, while across the continent authorities restrict outdoor activity and even alcohol consumption to reduce risk. Diplomacy & Middle East: Iran-US talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap for a final deal in two months, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint. EU Foreign Policy: A European commissioner is set to travel to Israel and the West Bank amid a diplomatic crisis after EU-Israel contact broke down. Defence Industry: France and Germany announced a deal to jointly govern KNDS, aiming to reinvigorate European arms cooperation after the FCAS fighter-jet setback. Crime Crackdown: Cross-border raids in Germany, Spain and Austria targeted a drug ring, seizing more than 4 tons of cannabis and large quantities of cocaine and crack. Economy Watch: Serbia’s President Vucic says IMF forecasts could put the country at the top of Europe’s growth rate next year.
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