AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEastern Mediterranean: All 27 EU states condemned the Turkey-Libya maritime deal, saying it violates the rights of third countries and has no legal effect on them. Greece and Cyprus are among those objecting. EU scrutiny: Prosecutors searched European Parliament offices in Brussels and Strasbourg over alleged misuse of €4.33 million by the former Identity and Democracy group. The current Patriots for Europe group denies legal ties to it. Ukraine funding: The EU is seeking more aid from Canada and the UK to help cover a projected €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine in 2027. Arctic security: Brussels’ updated strategy puts security, shipping and critical infrastructure at the centre of its approach. Economic pressure: Cost-of-living protests and unrest in France are weighing on confidence, though the ECB says AI investment, lower fossil-fuel use and public spending have helped the eurozone absorb an energy shock. Rule of law: The Commission urged Malta to strengthen judicial independence, fight corruption and protect journalists, nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Disaster recovery: The European Parliament approved €489 million for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta to help repair storm and flood damage.
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