AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: Europe is on red alert as a record-breaking heatwave drives closures, power problems and health warnings, with France hitting a June record of 40.9C and scientists saying the event is “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change. Cooling Politics: In France, the debate over air conditioning (“plan clim”) is turning into a major political fight, with calls for subsidies for schools and hospitals. Travel Disruptions: The heat is also hitting transport, from airport chaos in the UK to broader summer aviation strain across Europe. Energy Transition: Geothermal is getting fresh momentum in Central Europe, with Hungary’s Szeged showing how deep heat can replace imported gas for district heating. Education & Diplomacy: Central European University may return degree programmes to Budapest in a major shift after years in Vienna, moving toward a dual-campus model. Regional Power Play: Visegrád Four leaders are rebooting cooperation in Hungary, aiming for coordinated EU budget and infrastructure priorities. Rule of Law Watch: Slovakia’s “illiberal malaise” remains a key concern as the region’s democratic resilience becomes a recurring theme.
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