AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoAviation Safety: A German-registered Pilatus PC-6 skydiving plane crashed near Tomblaine, outside Nancy, shortly after takeoff, killing all 11 onboard (pilot, five instructors, five trainee nurses). Authorities opened a technical investigation and urged the public to avoid the crash area near roads and a residential zone. Heatwave Disruption: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave continues to strain transport and infrastructure, with France reporting about 1,000 excess deaths and warnings that the toll may rise as details emerge; storms and wildfires are adding further disruption. EU Customs & E-commerce: From July 1, the EU will add a fixed €3 customs surcharge on low-value imports (up to €150) from outside the bloc, potentially raising costs for shoppers on platforms like Shein and Temu. Energy Security: EU officials warn jet fuel supplies could worsen later in summer even as Strait of Hormuz traffic improves, with recovery expected to take months for oil and longer for gas. EU–Turkey Talks: An EU delegation is set to visit Ankara to discuss Ukraine, security, migration, and transport links ahead of the NATO summit.
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