AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSlovenia’s Gaza/Israel policy reversal: Far-right Janez Janša’s new administration moves to normalize relations with Israel, including relocating the Slovenian embassy to Jerusalem and “freezing” recognition of Palestine—an abrupt break from the previous Golob government’s tougher stance. Wildfire smoke and air pollution: Canadian wildfires in Ontario are choking US and Canadian cities with hazardous particulate pollution, with New York, Toronto and the Midwest among the worst hit during heatwaves. EU carbon market showdown: The European Commission is set to overhaul the Emissions Trading System, testing how far it will go to protect industry while keeping climate goals on track. Cooling demand rises with heat: Household energy use for cooling across the EU nearly doubled from 2018 to 2024, with Slovenia among the faster-growing countries—another pressure point for emissions and power demand. Digital identity wallet awareness: Research finds only about half of people in France and Germany have heard of the EU Digital Identity Wallet, raising trust and rollout concerns ahead of the December 2026 deadline. Tour de France green jersey: The fight for the green jersey remains tight with Mads Pedersen leading but several sprinters within striking distance.
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