AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Sanctions Push: Spain and Italy have urged the EU to sanction Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he posted footage of Gaza flotilla activists being forced to kneel with hands bound, with Italy’s Tajani asking EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas to put sanctions on the agenda of the next foreign ministers’ meeting. Diplomatic Fallout: The video has triggered summoning of Israeli diplomats across Europe and growing condemnation, including from senior Israeli figures, as activists are reported to be deported from Israel. Ukraine EU Pathway: Germany’s Friedrich Merz proposes an EU “associate membership” task force to bring Ukraine closer to EU institutions while accession drags on. EU Economy Watch: The European Commission cut 2026 growth forecasts and lifted inflation expectations, warning the Middle East conflict is feeding a stagflation shock. Armenia Visa Progress: The Commission and Armenia reviewed Armenia’s visa liberalisation benchmarks, focusing on border management, document security and rights protections. Serbia Outlook: Serbia’s growth is forecast at 2.8% in 2026, supported by public investment tied to EXPO 2027.
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