AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Trade Sanctions: Spain’s foreign minister says the EU is dragging its feet on an import ban for goods from illegal Israeli settlements, with member states split over whether a trade ban needs unanimous backing. South China Sea Diplomacy: The US and 13 partners—including Slovenia—reaffirmed the 2016 arbitration ruling as “final and legally binding,” while China again rejected it and issued a fresh sovereignty statement. Ljubljana Local Politics: A Ljubljana referendum to overturn a controversial parking reform failed due to low turnout (18.9% before postal votes), a setback for campaigners targeting Mayor Zoran Janković, who vowed to broaden the fight. EU Child Safety Online: The European Commission is set to propose age-appropriate limits on social media after summer, with discussion of a ban for under-13s and phased access up to 16. EU Agriculture Funding: Italy and nine other EU states urged the Commission not to cut agri-food promotion funding for 2027, warning it would weaken market diversification. Slovenian Inclusion Funding: Slovenia will support 2026 infrastructure upgrades in Roma settlements in Črenšovci, Rogašovci and Šalovci, targeting sewers and roads. Media & Competition: Paramount Skydance pushed back against a 12-state US antitrust lawsuit seeking to block its Warner Bros merger, arguing it would strengthen competition against streaming giants.
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