AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Shock Across Europe: Record heat and drought are already hitting rivers, power and food. Low Rhine/Danube levels are disrupting freight, nuclear plants have cut output, and insurers warn of a widening protection gap as France alone logged 7,307 excess deaths so far this summer. Wildfire Crisis: Belgium’s High Fens blaze has been surrounded but flare-ups continue, while smoke is worsening health risks across borders. Ukraine War Spillover: Russian ballistic missiles killed at least five in Kyiv and damaged infrastructure, while attacks on Black Sea shipping have effectively choked over 97% of grain export capacity, pushing global prices higher. Middle East Tensions With Europe in the Frame: Trump vows a sweeping economic war on Iran; meanwhile reports say Iran is weighing strikes on US bases in Europe, including Cyprus. Trade & Industry Moves: Allianz Trade names Scott Munafò as China CEO; Hapag-Lloyd buys a 25% stake in Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte II terminal; and Carlsberg leans on soft drinks and alcohol-free beer as regular lager demand stays weak. Defence Spotlight (Central Europe): Canada’s Tulmar joins Team Canada for MSPO in Poland.
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