AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Shock Watch: Saudi Arabia says it’s using bypass pipelines to move about 7 million barrels a day around the Strait of Hormuz, helping blunt price spikes as the Iran war drags on and the UN cuts its global growth outlook. UK Politics & Industry: Andrew Griffith warns Britain’s deindustrialisation is a “national emergency,” arguing state meddling is backfiring as the government moves toward renewed British Steel intervention. Security on Europe’s Doorstep: Ukrainian drones keep turning up across the Baltics, with Estonia and neighbours reporting incidents that raise fresh questions about NATO air defences. EU Climate & Law: The UN backs a climate crisis resolution at the world court, while UK climate advisers push for maximum temperature rules at work and faster heat, flood and drought planning. Tech & Regulation: The EU opens a MiCA review consultation on whether its crypto rules still fit; meanwhile, Brazil tightens big-tech liability for illegal content. India-Italy Pivot: Modi’s Rome visit ends with India and Italy upgrading to a “Special Strategic Partnership” and a €20bn trade target by 2029.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.