AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoMarkets: European shares fell on Friday as a global tech sell-off hit chipmakers, ending the region’s strongest month since June on a sour note. Russia and Ukraine: European diplomats refused to pose with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov at the G20, forcing cancellation of the traditional group photo. Putin warned there would be “no winners” in a war with Europe, while Washington urged some NATO allies to tone down their rhetoric. Protests: France is bracing for a third weekend of youth-led demonstrations over living costs and education, as unrest spreads across Europe. Energy: Europe’s six biggest oil companies made $89 billion in the first nine months of 2026, more than double last year’s total, as the Iran war drives up prices. Germany says the conflict has added more than €100 billion to Europe’s energy bill. Ukraine: The European Commission is preparing to release another €45 billion in loans by the end of 2027, with most of next year’s funding earmarked for defence. EU-Canada ties: Leaders launched a new partnership focused on economic security, trade and cooperation, while exploring closer ties short of EU membership. Biodiversity: A new report estimates the EU faces an annual €18.7 billion shortfall to meet its nature targets.
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