AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoEnergy Security: Germany confirmed plans for a strategic gas reserve equal to 10% of storage capacity, to be filled in 2027-28 and financed via consumer levies—expected to add about €42 a year to household bills. Heatwave Toll: A record European heatwave drove 10,650 excess deaths across 27 countries, with France forced to shut three nuclear reactors and run others at reduced capacity due to river cooling limits. Ukraine Arms Boost: France agreed to license Ukraine’s production of French cruise missiles, precision bombs and air-defence interceptors, including Aster-30 and SCALP, with Rafale deliveries planned for 2028-29. Counter-Proxy Security: Britain designated Iran’s IRGC and two other groups as threats to national security, raising penalties for support and sabotage. Wildfire Aftermath: Spain’s wildfire crisis left 13 dead as residents returned to devastated areas and authorities pushed stronger prevention. Trade Deal Update: Switzerland and Britain concluded talks on a modernised free trade agreement covering services, investment, mobility and digital trade. Tech & Data Centres: EdgeMode entered a non-binding offer with Spark AI for a 300 MW AI data centre in Spain, targeting ready-to-build by end-2026 or Q1 2027. EU-UK Legal Clash: A UK High Court ruling said sending some migrants to France under the “one-in, one-out” deal was unlawful, with an appeal planned.
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