AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Summit: EU and Balkan leaders meet in Tivat, Montenegro, with enlargement and security high on the agenda as Russia and China pressures grow. Ukraine Accession Momentum: Hungary says it will back opening talks if Kyiv protects Hungary’s minority rights, clearing the way for the first negotiation cluster. Schengen Border Strain: New EU Entry-Exit System is lengthening passport queues at Geneva and Zurich, with non-Schengen arrivals facing up to two hours. EU Legal Aid Pressure: The European Commission escalates infringement steps against Bulgaria and Poland over incomplete legal-aid rules, with Portugal also facing a new procedure. Bulgaria’s Justice Snapshot: Commission data place Bulgaria top for court spending share of GDP, while trust in the judiciary remains mixed. Trade Tensions: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Washington will respect EU tariff caps even as forced-labour tariffs are pursued. Lebanon Support: The EU signs off on a €100m package to bolster the Lebanese army amid a fragile ceasefire. Energy & Industry: Eurostat shows EU industry energy use falling as renewables gain ground. Food Safety Abroad: EU-backed programme helps Fiji meet new fish storage and traceability rules.
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