AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Wildfires: France logged 5,764 excess deaths from 17 June to 2 July amid its June heatwave, while Spain’s biggest blaze of the year in Guadalajara has burned over 32,000 hectares, with evacuations and firefighting still ongoing. Climate Fallout for Food: Europe’s heatwave is estimated to have wiped out about 9m tonnes of crops and cost grain farmers roughly €2bn, raising food price worries. Policy Clash in France: Macron kept environment minister Barbut in her role after parliament backed a restricted return of banned insecticides, defusing a resignation tied to a pesticide U-turn. Ukraine War Reality Check: A new assessment argues Russia isn’t winning decisively, but the conflict remains brutal and protracted, with endurance and production capacity driving outcomes. Diplomatic Spat (Iran–France): Iran rejected France’s claims that two embassy staff in Tehran were intimidated or assaulted, saying they were questioned after documents tied to “anti-security activities” were found. Baltic Banking: Latvia’s president and PM weighed in on OTP’s proposed Luminor purchase, stressing the process is still at an early stage and depends on Estonia and the ECB. Business/Travel: Lindt & Sprüngli reported 4.3% organic sales growth in H1, but weaker Europe demand; cruise operators warn low Danube and Rhine levels are disrupting summer sailings.
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