AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Caucasus Connectivity Push: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev in Baku, pledging up to €200mn for transport, energy and digital links as Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks gather pace. Ireland Presidency Disruption: Von der Leyen is due in Cork for meetings with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste, with motorists warned of road closures and rolling delays tied to the EU Commissioners’ visit. Wildfire Chaos in France: Southern France saw multiple wildfires burning over 1,000 hectares, with evacuations and rail disruptions including suspended TER services near Marseille. Aviation Border Bottleneck: Airlines and airports warned the EU’s Entry/Exit System is at a “critical point,” with passengers facing up to five-hour queues and flights leaving half full. Maritime Cost Cuts: Brittany Ferries is selling two ships and reshaping routes, citing EU ETS costs, loan repayments and competitive pressure on the Eastern Channel. Rail Baltica Reality Check: Latvia’s finance minister said Rail Baltica can’t be abandoned, but difficult choices are ahead on what gets built and what doesn’t. Energy Security & Legal Shift: Germany reclassified the Nord Stream sabotage as a “war crime,” escalating the case tied to the 2022 pipeline blasts.
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