AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave and public health: WHO says Europe has logged 1,300+ excess deaths since June 21 as temperatures break records; France alone reports around 1,000 excess deaths and warns hospitals are under strain. EU governance under pressure: The European Commission shut air conditioning on lower floors during the heatwave, triggering staff accusations of double standards. Ireland and EU foreign policy: Ireland says it will represent the EU in relations with Iran during its Council presidency, as US-Iran tensions remain volatile. EU-Türkiye diplomacy: EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and commissioners will visit Ankara for talks ahead of the NATO summit. Tech and AI sovereignty: Austria urges the EU to host Anthropic to counter US restrictions on advanced AI access. Trade and tariffs: Multiple reports track Trump’s tariff threats tied to Europe’s digital services tax. Serbia politics: Thousands protest in Kraljevo after President Aleksandar Vucic said he will step down within weeks, with fears he may retain power. UK domestic politics: Labour frontrunner Andy Burnham promises a “circuit-breaker” and a major shift of power via a “No 10 in the North” plan. Security and education: Russia expands compulsory basic military training for students, adding drone and field-exercise elements.
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