AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoG7 Diplomacy: France hosts the G7 in Evian-les-Bains as the US and Iran announce a preliminary MoU to end their war, with European leaders urging rapid implementation and warning that Iran “must never acquire a nuclear weapon,” while also pushing for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. EU Enlargement: Ukraine and Moldova begin EU accession talks in Luxembourg by opening the first “fundamentals” cluster on rule of law and democratic governance, after Hungary lifted its veto. UK Tech Regulation: Britain is set to unveil tougher social media curbs for children under 16, potentially banning access to major platforms and limiting features. Digital Payments: The ECB holds a major Frankfurt conference on digital euro plans, tokenised markets and cross-border payments, signaling momentum in Europe’s payments modernization. Security & Defence Industry: Romania’s SAFE defence instrument gets legal backing, while France unveils a “kill web” concept to speed sensor-to-effector decision-making on the battlefield. Trade Pressure: Trump warns France of 100% tariffs on French wine unless it drops its 3% digital tax on US tech firms. Politics & Courts: Spain’s Baltasar Garzón renews criticism of politicisation in the judiciary, arguing law enforcement is increasingly used in political struggle. Regional Politics: Greece’s foreign minister says Serbia’s EU accession is “geopolitically inevitable,” urging faster reforms.
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