AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoBrussels Summit: EU leaders ended talks without a deal on the 2028–34 budget, exposing divisions over spending as energy costs and security demands rise. Ukraine: Zelensky sought €70bn for 2027 and warned Russian advances could drive millions to Europe; Russian attacks have battered Ukraine’s energy grid. Slovakia and Hungary oppose the proposed aid, while Kyiv’s EU accession advanced with two negotiating clusters opened. Energy: ECB chief Christine Lagarde urged temporary, targeted relief as euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8% in September. Meanwhile, EU purchases of Russian LNG rose 9.5% year-on-year in the first nine months, despite plans to phase out Russian gas. Industry and climate: France and Germany agreed to soften the 2035 car-emissions target to a 90% cut, allowing offsets while backing “Made in Europe” sourcing rules—a bid to protect automakers from Chinese competition that has drawn criticism over climate ambition.
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