AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Fallout: Western Europe is baking early, with France seeing illegal canal swimming despite bans and Ireland hitting record-breaking May warmth, while Portugal pushes toward 37C as a “heat dome” drives dangerous conditions. Climate Warning: The UN and WMO say global temperatures are likely to stay near record levels through 2030, with a high chance of crossing 1.5C above pre-industrial averages. Baltic Security: Latvia is stepping up anti-drone and border defences after reports of drone incursions, as NATO-focused planning for the region intensifies. Defence Industry Watch: Slovakia’s president highlighted the strength of the Slovak defence sector in Romania, while Czech group CSG’s share slump signals tighter scrutiny of Europe’s arms market. EU Enlargement Push: Ireland says it wants “swift progress” on Ukraine’s EU bid during its rotating presidency, with Montenegro accession also in focus. Markets & Money: UBS reports wealthy family offices are trimming dollar exposure and diversifying, including more Asia-Pacific and Western Europe. Tech & Industry: Schneider Electric opened a net-zero smart factory in Hungary, boosting European manufacturing capacity.
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