AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoG7 in France: Activists and civil society groups in Paris urged G7 leaders to push for a permanent Gaza ceasefire and keep the two-state solution alive as the “window of opportunity” narrows, with France set to relay the call to leaders meeting in Evian. Markets & oil: European shares jumped as Middle East de-escalation hopes dragged oil lower, lifting sentiment across STOXX 600 and Spain’s IBEX. Defence industry: Rheinmetall warned France could cut funding for the Franco-German tank programme after the FCAS fighter-jet collapse, while Spain’s defence firms formed a united push to move fast on a future fighter plan. France-India innovation: PM Modi heads to France for talks with Macron and the Bharat Innovates event, with deep-tech and startup funding on the agenda. Labour regulation: The ILO adopted the first global deal to protect gig workers on digital platforms, a major step for app-based work protections. Cyber & election integrity: France is stepping up its fight against foreign digital interference ahead of the 2027 election, citing serious threats. Energy & geopolitics: France’s foreign minister urged the US and Iran to sign an agreement and stressed restoring Strait of Hormuz shipping to ease inflation pressures.
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