AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Enlargement: Brussels has set accession roadmaps for four frontrunners, with Montenegro aiming to join by 2028. But France’s political divisions could complicate approval, while EU officials say much of the Western Balkans is still falling behind. Ukraine and Security: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Washington to maintain support for Kyiv, as European leaders weigh closer defence cooperation with Ukraine. Britain and France are also preparing 2,800 troops for a military exercise focused on possible postwar deployment. Russia Tensions: The EU Court rejected Moscow’s attempt to overturn sanctions affecting key maritime locks. GPS jamming has also been detected along NATO’s eastern borders, from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Household Costs: Food prices in Bulgaria, Romania and Estonia have risen by more than 50% in five years, outpacing the EU-wide increase of about a third. Climate and Energy: Europe’s power sector is projected to reach 80% zero-carbon generation by 2030, but still miss its renewables target; meanwhile, scientists warn warming seas could disrupt marine food webs and threaten food security.
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