AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoWorld Cup Governance Clash: Thirteen World Cup federations, including debutants Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan, jointly rejected UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin’s reported “completely uninteresting” remarks about the 48-team tournament, insisting every match “carries meaning for millions.” EU Foreign Policy: EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg discussed hardening the bloc’s stance on illegal Israeli settlements and possible sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir, but unanimity stalled; Kaja Kallas said she will push the Commission on options for an EU-wide ban on goods from settlements. Slovenia Energy Policy: Borzen launched a €10m non-repayable grant scheme (up to 45% of eligible costs) for battery energy storage systems, with applications opening in August. EU Enlargement: The EU and Ukraine formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations after Hungary’s Orban-era delay, with talks starting despite the long road ahead. Public Safety & Health: Slovenia’s place in the 2026 Global Peace Index was highlighted as improving safety and security; separately, Hong Kong reported a low-risk H9N2 avian influenza situation. Youth Online Safety: Britain announced a ban on social media for children under 16, joining a growing European and global trend.
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