AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoG7 in Évian: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni joined leaders for the summit’s first full day, with Ukraine and the Middle East dominating talks as Zelenskyy met Trump and Macron pressed for continued support to Kyiv. Iran-US ceasefire deal: Washington and Tehran confirmed a formal agreement signing in Geneva on June 19, with a permanent halt to hostilities and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—though details remain contested, including whether Israel must withdraw from Lebanon. Strait of Hormuz & energy pressure: Trump said the US won’t need “much help” to reopen Hormuz, while allies worry about timelines, mine-clearing and the impact on oil prices. Italy-Canada defense: Carney met Meloni to advance Canada’s purchase talks for Leonardo’s M-346 trainer jets. Banking showdown: Germany rejected UniCredit’s €39bn Commerzbank bid as the hostile offer deadline nears. Italy diplomacy: Egypt’s FM Tajani and Abdelatty reaffirmed bilateral ties and discussed the Iran agreement’s regional security implications. Local politics (Italy): Rome saw renewed migration protests, sharpening Italy’s remigration debate.
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