AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUkraine Politics: Ukraine’s parliament has received President Zelensky’s nomination of Serhiy Koretsky, CEO of state energy firm Naftogaz, for prime minister, with lawmakers expected to vote soon as a wider cabinet reshuffle is discussed. EU-India Trade & Research: The EU and India agreed to start formal talks on India’s association with Horizon Europe before end-2026, alongside a new deep-tech and clean-technology startup partnership under the Trade and Technology Council. Russia Sanctions Deadlock: EU ambassadors failed again to agree on the 21st Russia sanctions package, forcing another one-week extension of the Russian oil price cap while negotiations continue. Middle East Shock to Aviation: As renewed Gulf conflict lifts oil prices, European airlines with weaker finances are facing restructurings and takeovers, with easyJet, airBaltic and Norse Atlantic cited as examples. Climate Policy Fight: Ten EU countries urged Brussels to rethink ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of added household costs ahead of the next emissions trading overhaul. Tech Sovereignty: The European Commission says the bloc relies on non-EU suppliers for most key digital products and infrastructure, pushing a tech sovereignty agenda amid US and China tensions. Human Rights in Tunisia: Rights groups call on the EU to publicly denounce Tunisia abuses and halt funding for abusive migration control tied to the 2023 EU-Tunisia deal.
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