AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoSanctions Gridlock in Brussels: EU ambassadors failed to finalize a deal extending Russia-linked sanctions, with last-minute objections delaying the renewal hours before expiry; the compromise would delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman while extending measures against about 3,000 others for three years, but unanimity issues keep talks running. France’s Public Finances Under Strain: France’s finance ministry forecasts public debt near record levels—around 119.5% of GDP in 2026 and up to 121.7% in 2027—raising pressure on budgets and bond risk. Energy Costs Bite: With global oil prices still volatile after Middle East risks, France is also facing fuel pressure, while Lebanon’s households are hit hardest by energy-driven inflation. AI and Business Momentum: Meta’s AI assistant Muse surges in app rankings, while France is also pushing AI capability-building via an INSEAD-hosted government leadership programme. EU–Russia Sanctions Fallout: Reuters reports the EU may lift sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman unless countries object, underscoring how political bargaining is reshaping enforcement.
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