AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoSanctions Row: Zelensky hit out at the EU after France and Luxembourg pushed exemptions that lifted sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman, warning it gives Putin “more time” for the war. Baltic Defence Push: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia asked the Commission for €500m extra for joint counter-drone capabilities amid fears of hybrid attacks. Ukraine Aid Linked to Reforms: Von der Leyen reiterated that EU budget support depends on Kyiv delivering rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms. Trade With China: EU officials warned the China trade imbalance is “existential” and pointed to an October push for concrete outcomes. Ocean Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, pledging at least €211m to boost ocean monitoring. Arctic Energy: The EU kept its moratorium on Arctic oil and gas exploration while a new strategy is due on 20 October. Agriculture & Food: The EU set a 2030 target of 25% organic farmland; Greece is at 17.2% organic. Enlargement: Slovenia backed opening all Ukraine negotiation clusters by end-2026, while the Commission is set to back Albania’s 2027 talks deadline.
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