AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInfrastructure Reset: Britain’s HS2 is being pushed into a new reality: costs now projected at £87.7bn–£102.7bn and first services delayed to 2036–2039, with the full line not finished until 2040–2043, while top speed drops to about 200mph. Public Accountability: Ireland is moving to make the Comptroller and Auditor General the auditor of RTÉ, tightening governance and transparency across public media. Industrial Shift: Stellantis plans an affordable EV in Italy with China’s Leapmotor, starting in 2028, as Europe’s carmakers scramble for cheaper tech and fill underused plants. EU Sanctions Politics: EU diplomats are weighing a move to renew Russia sanctions on a one-year cycle instead of six months, with Hungary’s leadership change seen as opening room for agreement. Fertiliser Crunch: The EU is preparing a fertiliser action plan amid Iran-war supply shocks, even as Politico reports officials are debating whether long-term fixes like using cow manure will be enough. Defence & Security: Sweden has picked France’s Naval Group for four frigates in a ~€4bn deal, while Germany is also ramping civil defence spending.
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