AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoHealth Crisis: New IARC GLOBOCAN 2024 figures put global cancer at 20.6m new cases and 9.8m deaths in 2024, with projections to 34m cases and 17.5m deaths by 2050—Europe already accounts for over 20% of incidence despite being 9.2% of the world’s population. Ukraine & Security: CIA chief John Ratcliffe made a rare, unannounced trip to Moscow amid fears of escalation toward NATO’s Baltics, while Ukraine’s war continues to shape European defence debates. EU Politics: The EU is heading toward a decisive 2028–2034 budget push, with calls for a new architecture focused on competitiveness, industrial change, defence and resilience. Baltics & NATO Watch: NATO’s long-endurance RQ-4D Phoenix drone sortie returned to Sigonella after about 25 hours, underscoring persistent surveillance in the region. Climate & Food: Europe’s heat emergency remains stark, with reports of tens of thousands of deaths and mounting pressure on crops and fodder. Travel & Culture: Europe’s summer leisure spending stays strong, while Riga IFF opens with the Baltic premiere of “Woman Unknown,” shot largely in Riga. Business & Trade: MSC partially restores Suez Canal transits after a security review, adding another major carrier back to the Red Sea corridor.
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