AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVatican Appointments: Pope Leo XIV has promoted Italian Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead the Holy See office covering migrants, the environment and development, with Cardinal Fabio Baggio named as “pro-prefect” alongside her. France Heat Crisis: French health authorities say a late-May heatwave caused at least 300 excess deaths, hitting people 75+ hardest as the early, intense temperatures outpaced adaptation. Germany Extremism Watch: Germany’s domestic intelligence agency reports rising extremist numbers, driven largely by growing AfD membership, alongside a rise in far-left extremists. France Politics Ahead: France’s next presidential election is set for April 18 and May 2, 2027, according to an executive-branch source. Spain Tech Sovereignty: Spain’s government has told public firms and state-linked companies to avoid new contracts with Palantir over national-security concerns. Ukraine Support: Denmark announced its 30th military aid package for Ukraine, about EUR 590m, to strengthen counter-Russia capabilities. Fashion Regulation: France passed a law targeting ultra-fast fashion like Shein and Temu, with penalties and ad limits aimed at cutting waste. Energy Pressure (UK): Britain’s energy price cap rise is expected to push millions into fuel poverty, with campaigners warning of a steep summer jump.
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