AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Defence Decision-Making: A new report argues the EU’s unanimity rule is an “Achilles’ heel” for common security and defence, pushing for majority voting to speed up strategic autonomy. Heatwave Toll & Cooling Politics: Preliminary figures point to at least 3,700 excess deaths across France, Belgium and the Netherlands, turning adaptation into a governance test as Europeans debate air conditioning access. Migration at Europe’s Frontier: Pope Leo XIV spent July 4 in Lampedusa, praying at a migrant cemetery and urging Europe to protect and integrate people crossing the Mediterranean. EU Border Chaos (EES): Airport operators warn the EU’s entry/exit system is causing long delays, with calls to pause rollout over design flaws. Crypto Rules Tightened: The EU’s MiCA regime fully kicks in, forcing crypto platforms to operate under EU licensing or stop serving clients. EU–China Trade Pressure: A surge in European demand for air conditioners highlights dependence on Chinese supply chains amid rising trade tensions. Turkey–EU Cyprus Talks: Ankara says it wants concrete EU steps first before substantive Cyprus discussions.
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