AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNuclear Brinkmanship: EU chief Kaja Kallas condemned Russia’s use of the nuclear-capable “Oreshnik” missile in strikes on Ukraine, calling it a “scare tactic” and warning EU foreign ministers will push for tougher measures next week. Gaza Flotilla Fallout: Spain’s Basque government launched an investigation into police conduct after activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla said they were mistreated on arrival at Bilbao Airport, while France also moved to ban Itamar Ben-Gvir amid the wider diplomatic backlash. Security Uncertainty: Across Europe, NATO debates are sharpening after Washington’s shifting troop signals—leaving allies anxious about communication breakdowns and reliance on US weapons systems. Politics & Borders: France eased Dover checks after queue chaos, as housing protests surged in Madrid over rent costs and Spain’s housing unrest spilled into strikes. Sports & Culture: Ajax secured a European place via a shoot-out win; and in Venice, Etnia launched an arts residency program built around the eyeglass as a “surface of translation.”
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