AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Politics & Gaza: Ursula von der Leyen doubled down in Cork, saying “no one does more” for Palestinians and pointing to the EU’s humanitarian air bridge, while critics keep pressing over Gaza and Israel sanctions. Heatwave Toll: France, Belgium and the Netherlands reported about 3,700 excess deaths from late-June heat, with climate change blamed for intensifying extremes. EU Economy & Markets: European stocks climbed again, with Stoxx 600 hitting an intraday record and ending the week higher as rate-hike fears eased. Cyprus Recovery Fund: Cyprus risks losing €50m–€69m unless MPs quickly approve a rushed law creating a business development body, with lawmakers challenging eligibility rules. Trade & Industry: The EU moved to deepen ties with Armenia via proposed tariff-free access for about 80% of exports, alongside support for standards and export capacity. Ukraine Accession Talks: Hungary partially eased its blockade by allowing the procedure to open one more cluster, but still blocks the rest. Energy & Shipping: Freight rates jumped to a two-year high as geopolitics disrupt key routes, while oil stayed steady amid Persian Gulf supply recovery. Climate Outlook: El Niño is forecast to “strengthen rapidly,” raising odds of more heatwaves, droughts and heavy rain across coming months.
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