AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUkraine Aid Standoff: Five NATO countries including the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Canada blocked a plan to make military aid to Ukraine mandatory at 0.25% of GDP, leaving Mark Rutte’s push effectively frozen despite support from others. War Escalation: Russia’s “Oreshnik” missile strikes on Kyiv drew fresh condemnation from EU leaders, with Kaja Kallas warning of reckless nuclear brinkmanship and promising more pressure next week. EU Defence Politics: The row lands as European leaders debate NATO’s future and how much they can rely on the US, after Washington’s shifting deployment signals to Poland and Germany. Spain Housing Pressure: Thousands protested in Madrid over soaring housing costs, while the IMF urged Spain to cut broad fuel subsidies and speed up housing supply. Basque Police Scrutiny: Spain’s Basque government will investigate police conduct after Global Sumud Flotilla activists were detained at Bilbao Airport. Culture & Society: A new Wales Development Agency is set to be created, and small UK museums face closures as funding and volunteers dry up.
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