AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU-Russia Divide: A Luxembourg MEP says “ordinary Europeans” reject the bloc’s anti-Russia line, pointing to election results and business sentiment favoring restored contacts. Italy-US Rift: Giorgia Meloni hit back at Donald Trump’s claim she “begged” for a G7 photo, and Italy’s foreign minister cancelled a US trip, deepening tensions. EU Sanctions & Ukraine: EU leaders agreed to extend Russia sanctions for a full year and set up a new EU-Russia communication channel, while Poland revoked Zelenskyy’s top honour over a WWII unit dispute. EU Migration Hardline: The European Parliament backed offshore “return hubs” via the new Return Regulation, enabling deportations to third countries under human-rights conditions. Ireland EU Presidency: Internal Irish documents warn departments could damage Ireland’s reputation if they don’t pull their weight during the July-to-year-end EU presidency. Defence Cooperation: Britain and five European allies moved forward on long-range strike weapons under ELSA, with the UK leading key workstreams. Albania EU Bid Under Scrutiny: Albania’s ruling party weighs EU accession talks amid pressure over disputed coastal development projects in protected areas.
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