AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNATO Funding Rift: Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic say they won’t pay into NATO’s new EUR 70 billion Ukraine support plan, even as they backed the Ankara declaration—raising fresh questions about Central Europe’s role in alliance financing. Energy Security & Politics: A debate over EU sanctions and the Emissions Trading System is set to intensify in mid-July, with V4 leaders pushing for delays and changes that could affect prices and industry. Gas Corridor Momentum: The Vertical Gas Corridor is expanding fast, with capacity reservations already high and new technical talks drawing in Slovakia and Hungary as the route grows toward Central Europe. Heatwave Toll: Europe is facing record-breaking extreme heat, with reports of thousands of deaths and mounting pressure on health systems and water supplies. Aviation & Travel: Warsaw Chopin Airport starts using CT scanners for hand-baggage checks to speed security, while Radisson Hotel Group signs Hotel Erzsébet City Center in Budapest. Peace Index: Romania ranks 45th in the 2026 Global Peace Index, with Switzerland and Slovenia leading the world’s peace rankings.
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