AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Court & Rule of Law: The EU’s top court is set to rule on the legality of Spain’s controversial Catalan amnesty, a case tied to the 2017 referendum and a political deal that critics call an unlawful payoff. Meta & Digital Rights: Brussels is pushing Meta to change “addictive” Instagram and Facebook features or face fines, as lawmakers also revive the EU’s “chat control” fight over privacy and child protection. EU Sanctions & Middle East Trade: EU foreign ministers will debate options for banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements, but decisions are expected to stall amid political divisions. Pakistan Rights: The EU Parliament condemned forced conversion and child marriage after a 13-year-old Christian girl, Maria Shahbaz, was abducted, converted and married off—sparking calls for legal access and investigations. Security & Elections: Russian disinformation aimed at NATO’s eastern flank is being linked to upcoming Baltic elections. Politics Watch: Marine Le Pen’s lead in French presidential polling widened after a court decision allowing her to run again. EU Enlargement/Border: Cyprus is deemed technically ready for full Schengen accession, moving the process to a political green light. Trade & Industry: China’s auto exports to the EU are surging, but analysts warn the boom may be nearing a peak as Brussels hardens its stance. Sports Governance: European lawmakers demand a probe into FIFA boss Infantino over the Balogun red-card suspension reversal.
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