AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Diplomacy: The G7 agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency diesel and crude via the IEA over four months, with diesel front-loaded, as Brussels tries to steady fuel markets after US pressure and a threatened diesel export ban. US–EU Tensions: Donald Trump said a diesel export ban was “never really on the table” after Europe moved to draw down reserves, while the EU rejected the idea as damaging trust. Ukraine Funding: In Brussels, the EU approved another €2.9bn tranche for Ukraine after Kyiv met most reform steps, but also rejected calls for extra money this year without further reforms. Security & Politics: Latvia voted for a new parliament amid fears of Russian hybrid attacks, while NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Europe’s reliance on the US for defense is “not sustainable.” EU External Trade: The Commission warned Chinese goods are driving unusually rapid import growth, and China launched an anti-dumping probe into an EU chemical ahead of talks. Housing Protests (Spain): Spain faces marches in 50+ cities after parliament rejected tenant protections, following high-profile eviction backlash.
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