AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS–Italy Diplomatic Crisis: Giorgia Meloni rejected Donald Trump’s claim that she “begged” for a photo at the G7 in Evian, calling it “completely fabricated,” while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned US trip, escalating a feud that has quickly turned into a broader row over how allies are treated. EU Politics & Economy: A new analysis argues Germany’s slowdown mirrors Europe’s wider decline, warning that the bloc’s global weight is shrinking and that Berlin’s troubles are increasingly “within Europe” too. Online Safety Debate: The UK’s push to restrict teen social media access is reigniting a wider European fight over protecting minors from harmful online use. Italian Legal/Business Watch: Italy’s top court overturned convictions of Milan prosecutors in the Eni-Shell OPL 245 saga, a major corruption case tied to a $1.3bn oil-block deal. Energy & Industry: Italy also appears in the orbit of major regional energy plans, including renewed momentum around the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline aimed at European markets via the Mediterranean. Sports: FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage includes Australia coach Tony Popovic criticizing refereeing after a loss to the US.
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