AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHybrid Security: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Russia is preparing more hybrid attacks, including drone and cyber strikes, as he pledged continued support for Ukraine through a likely harsh winter. Nuclear Brinkmanship: Russia also warned NATO it could use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked or cut off, escalating tensions around the Baltic exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania. Aviation Deal: Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings, reshaping ownership of a major Czech aviation group while keeping Smartwings’ brand and operations in place. Rail & Logistics: METRANS expanded its Gądki terminal near Poznań, boosting capacity by about 80% to roughly 590,000 TEU a year, while Swissport opened a new EuroAirport cargo hub in Basel-Mulhouse. Industry & Trade Policy: A new analysis argues Central and Eastern Europe must help Europe navigate “China Shock 2.0,” but warns falling demand could erode the region’s manufacturing base before policy catches up. Culture & Media: Free Media Awards in Oslo went to jailed-and-released journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau and investigative reporter Mykhailo Tkach, underscoring pressure on independent journalism across the region.
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