AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Protests: Students and teachers in 60+ Italian towns struck May 7 against Meloni’s education reforms, accusing the government of pushing schools toward industry priorities and “militarization,” cutting critical content, and leaving thousands of education workers in precarious jobs. Labour & Security Pressure: The school action came alongside dockworkers’ protests over working conditions and arms-transfer concerns. Italy’s Security Strategy: Rome is edging toward publishing its first national security strategy—an overdue G7 step—though major obstacles remain. EU Middle East Sanctions: The EU agreed sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settler figures, with Hungary’s veto lifted after a leadership change in Budapest. Modi’s Diplomacy Tour: Narendra Modi begins a May 15-20 swing through the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, focusing on energy, trade, tech and strategic cooperation. Travel Fallout: Ryanair confirmed 12 routes and 700,000 seats axed after airport cost disputes in Greece, adding to wider war-driven holiday uncertainty.
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