AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Budget Fight: EU leaders in Brussels kick off hard bargaining over the bloc’s €2 trillion long-term budget (2028–2034), with “frugal” net payers led by Germany and the Netherlands pushing sharp cuts that would shrink agriculture and cohesion from ~60% to 44%, while Latvia and other “Friends of Cohesion” argue the funding must not be sacrificed. Ukraine Support at NATO: NATO chief Mark Rutte calls it a “window of opportunity” as allies back Ukraine with new air-defense, drones and long-range ammunition pledges, including via the PURL mechanism. Latvia Energy Costs: Conexus Baltic Grid plans higher natural gas transmission tariffs from 1 October, with a gradual shift toward a capacity-based model. Security & Disinformation: The European Parliament condemns Russian drone incursions as a deliberate threat to EU security and urges more support for Moldova’s air defense. Latvia in the Spotlight: Latvia-based fact-checkers say hosting GlobalFact in the Baltics is a milestone for resisting Russian influence. Weather: Latvia heads into Midsummer with temperatures up to around +27°C, but Jāņi night could bring surprises.
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