AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Energy Shock: Hungary is preparing for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant after the Danube hit record-low levels, with output already cut and a complete stop possible within days as cooling water runs short. Regional Water Crisis: The drought is also battering Germany’s Rhine, where low rainfall has pushed shipping and industry toward capacity limits, raising fears for chemicals and steel transport. Wildfire Risk: EU emergency officials warn fires could spread across “all of Europe” as heatwaves intensify, with central Europe flagged as the next hotspot. Danube Disruptions: Record-low water is stranding boats, disrupting cruises and exposing shipwrecks, while Hungary and Romania take measures to keep power running. Energy Market Shift: Washington is positioning US LNG as a key alternative to Russian gas, with Croatia’s Krk terminal linked to pipelines reaching Hungary. Business & Investment: MOL is buying Shell’s BG Cyprus stake for up to $720m, aiming to develop the Aphrodite gas field. Politics (UK): Nigel Farage’s approval falls to its lowest since taking Reform leadership, amid scrutiny of his finances. Migration (Spain): A mass crossing into Ceuta has shocked Europe, with dozens reported dead.
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