AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Enlargement Watch: Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic met EU enlargement chief Gert Jan Koopman in Belgrade, focusing on rule-of-law reforms, election-law changes, and setting up the REM media regulator as accession talks gear up for new clusters. Migration Politics: Belgium’s parliament is set to transpose the EU Migration Pact, while Vlaams Belang hands over 51,800 signatures demanding a referendum and an opt-out before the pact fully bites. Housing Rights: Ireland’s housing bill faces sharp criticism from the IHREC and independent law centres over new residency and “habitual residence” tests that could lock vulnerable people out of social housing. Tech & Oceans: The European Commission backs OceanEye with €92m to boost ocean observation and build an “ocean digital twin” by 2030. Culture & Music: UMG expands Def Jam into North Africa with a Casablanca-based label covering the Maghreb, while Switzerland’s festival season kicks off with major acts and social-media-era stars. World Cup Buzz: FIFA World Cup 2026 is projected to become the biggest betting event in history, with wagering volumes forecast above $50bn.
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