AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSlovenia’s Fracking Fight: The ICSID has rejected a €600m claim by Ascent Resources over Slovenia’s fracking ban, ordering the companies to pay €3m in costs—an important win for Slovenia’s environmental permitting approach. Ancient Nature, Local Discovery: A fossilised tooth from an extinct marine reptile (a placodont) was found near Idrija, offering a rare look at life in the ancient Tethys Ocean about 235 million years ago. Heat Impacts Across Europe: A new EEA/Eurofound study finds 4 in 5 Europeans have been affected by extreme weather; wildfires and flooding are among the biggest threats, with many people unable to afford cooling during heat peaks. Tourism Under Pressure: Slovenia heads into peak summer with rising visitor numbers, but labour shortages and higher operating costs are still squeezing the sector. EU Energy Debate: 15 EU energy ministers—including Slovenia—push for the post-2030 framework to make “full use of nuclear energy” alongside renewables and other low-emission options. EU Waste Enforcement: Cyprus faces fresh EU action over missed waste recycling targets and energy-related rules, reinforcing the push for circularity.
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