AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Security: The EU is opening talks with refineries to boost supplies of jet fuel and diesel for defence, as gas prices hit a four-year high. European refineries supply about 70% of the bloc’s jet fuel and 85% of its diesel. Climate Resilience: Brussels’ new framework responds to €200 billion in climate damage across Europe from 2022 to 2025 and calls for stronger risk planning; adapting the economy and infrastructure could cost around €70 billion a year. Semiconductors: The Commission approved €319 million in Austrian aid for Infineon’s Villach facility, which will make advanced gallium nitride chips on larger wafers. Ukraine Support: Norway pledged €45.5 million to repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before winter, while Kyiv and Lithuania discussed EU accession, energy assistance and transport links. Research: Applications for European Research Council starting grants jumped 60% to 7,710, with the €594 million programme expected to fund about one in 20 applicants.
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