AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Enlargement & Neighbourhood Politics: EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos met Ireland’s ministers as Dublin gears up for its Council Presidency, while in Sofia Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova urged North Macedonia to meet EU criteria and start accession talks, stressing constitutional revisions and minority rights. Regional Cooperation in the Balkans: The SEECP summit in Sofia marked 30 years of regional cooperation, with leaders backing connectivity and resilience, and Bulgaria pushing closer EU-aligned paths for the Western Balkans. Public Health & Security: EU drug authorities warn counterfeit prescription pills laced with nitazenes have surged across Europe, with seizures topping 50,000 in 2024, raising overdose fears. Monetary Policy Watch: Markets are braced for the ECB’s first rate hike since 2024 as energy-driven inflation pressures build. Migration & Diplomacy: Belgium says it is still waiting for Taliban visa applications ahead of EU migration talks, likely delaying the visit. Ukraine Diplomacy: Lavrov said UK, France and Germany envoys have requested talks with his deputy after an E3 London summit pushed ceasefire negotiations. Energy & Industry: Germany’s defence industry is moving fast after FCAS collapse, with Airbus-led plans for a new sixth-generation fighter.
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