AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNATO Summit Fallout: Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen rejected Donald Trump’s renewed push for US control of Greenland, insisting “Greenland is of course not for sale” while vowing Denmark is “ready to defend every inch” of NATO. Defense Spending Pressure: As leaders meet in Ankara, NATO says allies are moving toward higher targets—core defence spending at 3.5% of GDP and a broader 5% by 2035—though progress is uneven and budgets are strained. Slovenia in the Mix: Updated NATO data flags Slovenia among the laggards that missed the old 2% goal, with reporting that Slovenia’s new government plans to spend more. Regional Diplomacy: Slovenia’s Israel link deepens as Israel appoints Ruth Cohen-Dar as its first resident ambassador to Ljubljana, following the opening of an Israeli embassy in Slovenia. Local Economy & Staffing: Slovenia heads into peak tourist season with rising arrivals and overnight stays, but labour shortages and higher operating costs keep pressure on employers. EU/Regional Transport: Serbia and Italy discussed rehabilitating passenger rail between Belgrade and Trieste, a route that would connect via Ljubljana.
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