AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUkraine-EU Defence Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv and backed a new EU-wide drone production deal, aiming to speed up output by pairing Ukrainian know-how with European industrial scale. Refugee Rules: EU states extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028, but new applicants of military age must comply with Ukraine’s military obligations. Air Travel Consumer Rights: The European Parliament approved tougher passenger rules, including adjacent free seats for families with children under 14 and clearer compensation and pricing. Climate Policy Fight: Ten EU countries urged a rethink of the planned ETS2 carbon price on transport fuels, warning it could derail broader emissions trading reforms. Border Breakthrough: Gibraltar’s border fence with Spain is fully removed under the EU-UK deal, ending long queues and shifting checks to the airport and port. Security Tech & Industry: The EU also launched a Libya media development programme, while Europe’s AI adoption in healthcare and SMBs is moving faster than formal governance. Sports Diplomacy: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized the IOC for allowing Russian athletes back, calling it “rewarding” attacks.
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