AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoG7 Foreign Policy: Leaders in France backed an interim US-Iran deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while also calling for an immediate, robust ceasefire in Lebanon and warning Iran not to obtain a nuclear weapon. Ukraine & Sanctions: The G7 pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, consider licenses to boost interceptor missile production, and increase pressure on Russia—especially via tighter sanctions on oil and gas. Italy in the Spotlight: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s viral “most famous couple on Instagram” moment with Narendra Modi stole headlines amid the summit’s hard security talks. EU Banking: Competition chief Teresa Ribera urged EU member states to support cross-border bank mergers after Germany rejected UniCredit’s Commerzbank bid, pushing consolidation to finish the single market. Defense Industry: At Eurosatory, Europe’s biggest autonomy project hit fresh turbulence as the FCAS sixth-generation fighter program appears to be collapsing amid France-Germany deadlock. Energy & Industry: Italy’s ambassador to Qatar said the Iran memorandum is a chance to restore regional stability and enable Hormuz reopening, with Italy ready to help within the right institutional framework.
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