AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: Europe is baking under an early-summer heatwave, with France hitting record highs and reporting 40 drowning deaths in recent days as schools close, transport disrupts, and authorities issue red alerts and health warnings. UK Politics After Brexit: Keir Starmer has resigned as Britain’s sixth prime minister in a decade, with many pointing to Brexit’s long shadow over instability and public frustration; the leadership race now turns to Andy Burnham. EU Migration & Taliban Talks: The EU hosted Taliban officials in Brussels for talks on deporting failed Afghan asylum seekers, granting a one-day visa for the first such EU meeting, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups. Digital Sovereignty: An EU-backed benchmark report flags AI sovereignty as a key priority, pushing governments to focus on how models and infrastructure are built—not just where data sits. Connectivity & Trade Routes: The EU launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform in Brussels to strengthen the Trans-Caspian corridor, while Commissioner Marta Kos stressed the Middle Corridor’s growing role for trade, energy and digital links. Bulgaria Spotlight: Bulgaria’s INSAIT won a major European Research Council grant, and the defence ministry highlighted Bulgaria–France joint modernisation plans. Business & Tech: Eli Lilly says its weight-loss pill could reach Europe and Britain in late 2026 or early 2027, while airport operators warn the EU’s Entry/Exit System is still causing border chaos.
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