AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSerbia’s Political Shake-up: Aleksandar Vucic told supporters in Belgrade he will resign “within weeks” and back early elections after months of student-led anti-corruption protests, following the 2024 Novi Sad station disaster. UK Labour Transition: Keir Starmer’s exit is paired with a £150 Warm Home Discount extension for six million households, while Andy Burnham’s leadership bid raises the question of how far he can shift course from Starmer’s policy platform. Heatwave Crisis Across Europe: A record-breaking heatwave has pushed temperatures past 40C in multiple countries, straining transport and health services, with deaths and emergency calls rising sharply in places like France and Germany. Germany’s Defence Dilemma: As Germany weighs the future after FCAS setbacks, it is also debating whether to bring back compulsory military service by mid-2027 amid recruitment shortfalls. EU External Links: Kazakhstan and the EU signed about €10bn in deals during Tokayev’s Brussels visit, while UN envoy María Ángela Holguín is pressing for a renewed push on Cyprus talks with EU leaders. Trade and Regulation Pressure: The EU is issuing MiCA-related licences amid crypto platform shake-ups, and ultra-fast fashion rules are being pushed harder by Germany, France and the Netherlands.
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