AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Budget Talks: Slovenia’s PM Janez Janša says EU Council discussions were more substantive this year, but the multiannual budget deal still looks hard as member states clash over priorities. EU–Israel Diplomatic Fallout: Kaja Kallas’ reported “apartheid” comparison sparked a row at the Brussels summit; Israel’s FM Gideon Sa’ar says he’s cutting contact until a retraction, while Janša says he doesn’t believe Israel is practicing apartheid. EU Pay Transparency Deadline Misses: The Pay Transparency Directive transposition deadline passed with only four member states fully compliant, raising legal and worker-rights risks across the bloc. Local Culture & Events: Joker Out marked their 10th anniversary with a major Ljubljana open-air spectacle drawing about 17,000 people, after a thunderstorm forced safety checks and schedule changes. Ljubljana in the Spotlight (Business): Ultraviolette’s bikes will be distributed in Slovenia via Elektrorider, expanding the Indian EV maker’s Central and Eastern Europe footprint. Public Life & Community: International Day of Yoga celebrations with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” drew participants worldwide, including events linked to Indian embassies and consulates.
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