AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpain’s Rail Disaster: At least 69 people were killed in a high-speed train collision, as investigators examine possible signalling failures and controller decisions. Transport Minister Óscar Puente says he will not resign. France’s Debt and Unrest: Fitch cut France’s outlook to negative as weak growth, rising borrowing costs and political divisions complicate efforts to rein in debt; the economy shrank in the third quarter ahead of planned protests. Italy’s Protests: Demonstrations and strikes spread across the country over living costs, wages and government policies, with clashes reported in Rome. EUFOR Crash: Four Italian military personnel died when a Chinook helicopter crashed during a mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina; the cause is under investigation. Germany’s Economy: Growth beat expectations in the third quarter, while inflation eased to 2.8% in October as energy price increases slowed. EU Enlargement: Slovakia voiced support for Western Balkan countries joining the EU, warning against double standards in the accession process.
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