AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFrance: Student protests over poor school conditions drew hundreds of thousands, and the government suspended stun grenades after a teenager lost a hand. The prime minister has promised proposals to address students’ demands. Russia and Ukraine: EU envoys agreed the bloc’s biggest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions, targeting 1,646 people and entities, while Brussels sent Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles. EU governments are also discussing a coordinated response to a possible Russian hybrid attack. EU-China: The European Parliament called for a tougher line on Beijing, citing trade and security threats, as the bloc’s trade chief held talks in China to ease tensions. Spain: The death of Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction became a flashpoint in the housing crisis, has intensified protests ahead of the November 29 snap election. UK-EU ties: Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese electric cars to EU levels as he pursues closer ties with the bloc. EU enlargement: Hungary is poised to lift its veto on opening Ukraine’s accession negotiations.
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