AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoUkraine–EU Security: Zelensky says Russia’s hybrid attacks and drone incursions aim to intimidate Europeans and erode support, while Ukraine says it will cover a $27bn 2026 defence budget shortfall by year-end using EU-linked funding and next-year loan funds. UK–EU Politics: A new UK megapoll finds nearly half of voters back rejoining the EU, with Labour’s stance on a possible second referendum drawing fresh political heat. Latvia Election: Exit polls put PM Andris Kulbergs’ pro-European United List on course for a clear win, but coalition talks look complicated as populists gain and partners may fall below thresholds. EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU leaders urge the Irish EU presidency to protect farm and cohesion funding in the next budget, warning cuts would weaken the bloc. Energy & Diplomacy: After US pressure, EU states agree to release large diesel reserves; oil prices ease as governments try to blunt fuel-cost pressure. Migration Enforcement: EU interior ministers back faster deportation tools, including “return hubs” outside EU territory, and discuss emergency asylum suspension options. EU Border Mission: The Aspides Red Sea escort mission faces a shortage of warships, with Italy linking extra contributions to wider European support.
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