AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Regulation: Around 200 pesticide substances are awaiting renewal, with half delayed by more than five years, the European Commission says. The backlog is also slowing approval of newer, more environmentally friendly options. Cyprus–Turkey Tensions: Cyprus says it has received an invitation to COP31 in Turkey after EU members backed its right to take part in the summit. Security: European intelligence agencies warn that Russian operatives are targeting defence-company executives, including staff at smaller drone and components firms, as Moscow expands sabotage operations. EU Budget: Germany has rejected Ireland’s proposed €1.826 trillion budget for 2028–34, saying the planned €159 billion cut from the Commission’s original proposal is not enough. The reductions would hit research, defence and competitiveness alongside other priorities. Democratic Resilience: Seven in 10 people surveyed in Luxembourg say the country’s democratic culture needs strengthening; nearly half cite disinformation as a key concern.
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