AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Border Tech: The EU’s new entry/exit system (EES) is now fully live across 29 countries, and travellers are warning of long queues—up to six hours—this summer as some borders lack tech or staffing. Air Connectivity: AEGEAN and Icelandair signed an MoU for a codeshare to boost Greece–Iceland travel, with combined bookings under one reservation. Energy & Industry: Iceland’s environment minister backed the Hvalávirkjun hydropower project as the key fix for Westfjords power security, aiming to lift regional capacity from ~50MW toward 150MW and improve grid resilience. Geopolitics for Business: Nordic-Baltic leaders backed Ukraine’s “swift accession” to the EU and reaffirmed NATO integration, while also calling for stronger defence investment and industry capacity. Climate Pressure: A new WMO/ECMWF report says Europe is warming fast—95% of the continent saw above-average temperatures in 2025—bringing more heatwaves and Arctic-level extremes. Arctic Research: A panel urges Arctic science to better align with Indigenous and local priorities as geopolitical and economic interest grows.
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