AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Foreign Policy: Germany’s FM Johann Wadephul heads to The Hague for talks with the Netherlands and the ICC, with EU budget 2028–2034 and coordination on Ukraine defence high on the agenda, amid US pressure on the court. Markets & Energy: European bourses were steady-to-lower as Brent pushed above $105 after Trump rejected an Iran proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, while AI-related tech stocks slid after major model-safety pauses. EU Finance Regulation: ESMA set out its 2027 priorities, shifting from planning to delivery on simplifying and integrating EU capital markets. Defence Industrial Push: EU ministers formally backed the first five joint defence projects of common interest, spanning drones, maritime/seabed defence, space, air-and-missile defence and eastern-flank surveillance. Spain Housing Crisis: Madrid protests surged after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, with a new housing decree expected soon to curb forced removals. Tech & Cybersecurity: EU lawmakers are considering a move in cybersecurity rules for solar inverters toward assessing individual “high-risk” suppliers rather than whole countries.
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