AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPalestine Solidarity at Home: BDS campaigners are stepping up across Slovenia and Croatia after “exponential growth” in groups since Oct 2023, with activists pushing beyond symbolic gestures toward pressure on complicity. Eurovision in the Spotlight: Vienna’s Eurovision opened under heavy security and political strain; pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the first semi-final, and four spectators were removed as five countries—including Slovenia—boycotted over Israel’s participation. Energy Policy in Slovenia: Slovenia partially reintroduces the environmental tax on fuels for CO2 air pollution (25.90 €/t CO2 for petrol/diesel/heating oil from 12 May–1 June) while cutting petrol excise duty, and begins public consultation for NEPN 2030–2040 scenarios. Stormwater Funding Gap: A new report warns Europe’s stormwater spending is far below what’s needed—€643bn projected to 2036, yet investment is ~70% short—after floods keep turning into major bills. Gas & Innovation Debate: At a Ljubljana conference, the International Gas Union argues gas can integrate with new low-emission options, calling for continued investment.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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