AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU-Russia Tensions: Russia’s embassy in Dublin rejected claims of an “imminent” invasion, blaming Western media for recycling the “Russian threat” to justify higher defence spending. Hybrid Warfare: Estonia’s intelligence chief warned Russia is targeting arms firms with systematic sabotage and cyberattacks, after an arson attack on Milrem Robotics. Defence Spending Debate: NATO chief Mark Rutte said the “European preference” fight misses the point: Europe can’t buy more because its defence industry isn’t producing enough. Crypto Crackdown: ESMA urged regulators be empowered to force freezes of suspicious crypto linked to crime and to take action against scams and unauthorised firms. Migration Returns: Rwanda held early talks with some EU states about hosting “return” facilities for migrants, as lawmakers say no agreements are final. Payments & Sovereignty: Bizum and other European payment groups are teaming up to launch the Madrid-based ENP network in 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on US giants. Economy Watch: Eurozone inflation accelerated in Germany, France and Italy on soaring energy costs, raising pressure for further ECB tightening.
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