AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Bee Day Spotlight: Slovenia’s pollinator push is in full swing today, with A1 Slovenia and BTC Company handing out nearly 2,000 plant seedlings in Ljubljana to help bees—while Maribor hosts an international sustainable beekeeping forum that’s going ahead without the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association due to a boycott over adulterated honey. EU Policy Pressure: Across Europe, the EU’s pesticide plans are moving in the wrong direction for pollinators, with reporting that the bloc has shelved mandatory pesticide cuts and is considering loosening controls. Budget & Schools: In Slovenia, the government approved EUR 133 million in budget reallocation to protect the deficit target, including shifting money from defence to cover primary school staff salaries. Energy & Growth: Brussels also warned that Middle East-driven energy shocks could shave about a third of a percentage point off EU growth in 2026. Travel & Lifestyle: EF Go Ahead is pairing America’s 250th celebrations with a new von Trapp Family Lodge stay in Vermont and a special Austria departure.
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