AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoyal Farewell in Norway: King Harald V was laid to rest in Oslo after a procession attended by European royalty including Prince William, Zelensky and Steinmeier, with Prime Minister Støre praising his role after the 2011 attacks. Ukraine War Funding: The NYT reports Ukraine asked Europe for an extra $27bn to cover a defence gap, raising questions in European capitals about how the deficit emerged and whether funds are being used efficiently. Energy Pressure: EU auditors say the bloc’s exit from Russian oil and gas is stalling as winter nears, while gas prices stay stressed amid Middle East-linked risks and Brent topping $100. Politics & Russia Links: Germany’s far-right AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt is being watched for its potential to shape future Russia-friendly politics, while Putin told Trump Moscow has no aggressive plans toward Europe. Health & Industry: Celltrion says its asthma drug Omlyclo has expanded to 26 European countries, with Spain above 90% share, pushing further at the ERS congress in Barcelona. Space Ambition: France’s space summit in Paris framed Europe as a “pilot” in orbit as major US firms skipped the event amid transatlantic tensions. Tech & Trade: Taiwan showcased chip resilience and Europe cooperation at a semiconductor forum in Antwerp, while Vietnam topped ASEAN as the most attractive market for European business expansion.
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