AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Budget: Ireland says a 2027 EU budget deal is in place, setting €199.7 billion in commitments and €211.5 billion in payments. The agreement comes amid a dispute over Ukraine funding: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants firm support, while Hungary’s Péter Magyar opposes tying the EU budget to other issues. Ukraine Talks: As US, Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet in Abu Dhabi, Moscow says it has no plans to contact European representatives. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has argued Europe should have a seat at the negotiating table. Defence Cooperation: Romania’s president says joint drone production with Ukraine remains at the technical-discussion stage, with partners weighing how to avoid buying fast-obsolete equipment. Black Sea Security: The EU has pledged €50 million for maritime security in Romania and Bulgaria and is advancing plans for a regional security hub. Humanitarian Support: Somalia welcomed 170 migrants returning from Libya through an EU-backed voluntary programme, with reintegration support planned.
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