AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWeather & Climate Risk: Europe is bracing for a warmer, wetter-than-average winter in 2026–2027, with El Niño tipped to become very strong (90%+ odds) and brief, sharp cold spells still possible. Agriculture Under Pressure: Visegrad Four farm groups (Poland, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia) are urging the EU to act fast as drought cuts fodder and threatens livestock and food security. Drought’s Wider Damage: Swiss forests are seeing irreversible harm as early leaf loss signals trees may die in the coming years, while drought is also reshaping maize production across central Europe. Energy Security Moves: North Macedonia and Serbia are joining the Vertical Gas Corridor, extending gas access via Greece and LNG terminals; ORLEN is also launching the Baltic Energy Initiative with partners across Northern and Central Europe. Infrastructure & Investment Debate: A new look at Rail Baltica argues the cost of delay is rising as Europe shifts spending toward defence and infrastructure. Business & Industry: Trelleborg completes the acquisition of Germany’s M+R Dichtungstechnik to strengthen its construction and renewables rubber business. Media & Press Freedom: Belarusian political prisoner journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau is named a Free Media Awards winner for press freedom work.
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