AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoGermany Politics: AfD surged to 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, dealing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives a blow and raising fresh questions across Europe about how far the far-right can go without an outright majority. EU Defence Governance: Kaja Kallas scrapped a planned high-level defence group after member-state objections, highlighting friction over who sets priorities and where authority sits. Baltic Security: A Polish think tank warns Russia’s hybrid activity is increasing risks to Baltic energy, ports, shipping and air navigation. EU Transparency: The European Ombudsman opened an inquiry into the European Parliament’s handling of documents tied to undisclosed financial support for Swedish MEP Alice Teodorescu Mawe. Border Chaos: Ryanair urged the EU to extend the Entry/Exit System derogation to April 2027, blaming congestion and delays on the rollout. Energy Investment: Aukera Energy secured a €460m structured credit facility to back renewables and battery storage across Belgium, the UK, Germany, Romania and Italy. International Justice: Thousands gathered in Belgrade for Ratko Mladić’s funeral as Brussels faces renewed backlash over Serbia’s EU bid. Markets: European shares were subdued as oil-price gains from US-Iran strikes fed inflation worries and boosted expectations of another ECB rate move.
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