AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBaltic Security: NATO ran “Baltic Zenith 2026” air-defence drills in Latvia, with units from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Canada and Sweden firing live during day and night training at the Yurmalciems range, aiming to boost interoperability as Russia also stages drills nearby. EU Border Policy: Eleven EU countries, including Latvia and Estonia, are pushing the European Commission for tighter Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, arguing current issuance patterns undermine security and trust; the Commission says “targeted” restrictions are planned for next year. Latvia in EU Compliance: Cyprus and 12 other states, including Latvia, face EU legal action after missing deadlines to set penalties under the ReFuelEU Aviation rules, with Brussels starting formal infringement steps. EBRD in Riga: The UAE joined the EBRD Board of Governors meeting in Riga, while Latvia’s foreign minister urged NATO to focus on deterrence and deployable capabilities. Energy Storage Focus: Baltic energy experts warned that solar-driven price drops make storage and demand growth (including data centres) key to balancing the grid.
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