AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate toll: Europe’s record-breaking summer heat is estimated to have caused more than 50,000 deaths in 854 cities, with about 32,600 linked to climate change; researchers say the urban study may understate the wider toll. Ukraine talks: Putin says Russia is ready to resume US-mediated talks next month, including on a wider European security framework. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe must be at the table for any lasting peace. Energy security: The IEA warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon and Europe faces winter gas-price risks. Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel as Norway’s role as a key European supplier comes into focus. Climate policy: Türkiye says COP31 will prioritize putting climate commitments into action, while European Parliament support for a three-year delay to methane rules raises questions over the pace of emissions cuts.
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