AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: Greece is blocking the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package by pushing for softer limits on Russian LNG, arguing a full ban would mainly shift market share and hurt Greek shipping jobs. French Pesticide U-turn: France has approved a temporary return of two bee-harming pesticides, sparking backlash from environmentalists and prompting a ministerial resignation threat that Macron ultimately refused. EU-First Social Media Crackdown: France passed a blanket ban on social media for children under 15, with platforms tasked to enforce age checks and a school phone restriction also in the mix. Moldova’s EU Push: Vasile Tofan’s pro-EU government won parliament’s confidence vote as it targets opening negotiation chapters quickly. Venice Biennale Funding Fight: The EU cut €2m in funding over Russia’s pavilion return; the Biennale says it will challenge the decision. Ukraine Governance for Accession Talks: Kyiv restored its agriculture ministry ahead of crucial EU accession negotiations, aiming to strengthen sector planning. EU-UK Relations: Ireland says it’s ready to support closer UK-EU ties under Andy Burnham. Digital Trade Enforcement: The EU hit AliExpress with record fines under the Digital Services Act for unsafe/counterfeit goods.
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