AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Politics: A fresh debate is raging over Europe’s deadly heat, with one analysis arguing the toll is driven less by weather than by policy choices—like limiting air conditioning and underinvesting in grid reliability. EU Culture Funding: The European Commission recommends suspending a €2m grant for the Venice Biennale after it opened a Russian Pavilion, following prior warnings and international criticism. India-Europe Trade Push: Piyush Goyal will lead a business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland (July 13–17) to deepen trade, investment and technology ties, including discussion of an EU-India FTA. Middle East Tensions: An Iranian newspaper published a revenge target list naming US and European leaders, after the killing of Ali Khamenei. Defence Dependence: Germany has agreed a deal with Washington to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them on German soil, raising questions about reliance on US security decisions. Energy Markets: TotalEnergies has sold about 170MW of distributed solar assets across seven European countries as it shifts toward large-scale renewables. Sports & Culture: Ukraine won five medals at the U20 European wrestling championships in Skopje; and EU/NATO leaders paid tribute to US Senator Lindsey Graham after his death.
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