AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPope’s Europe Pitch: Pope Leo XIV closed his France visit in Metz, urging Europe to return to Christian roots, defend rule of law, and seek peace in Ukraine through negotiators willing to “sacrifice some positions.” Church Accountability: At Lourdes, he condemned assisted dying as “false compassion” and met clergy abuse survivors, promising stronger safeguards. Far-Right Breakthrough in France: Marine Le Pen’s National Rally won record gains in partial Senate elections, clearing the threshold to form its first Senate parliamentary group—raising its visibility ahead of 2027. Public Sector Pressure: France faces major public-sector strikes on Sept. 29, with unions citing wages, working conditions, and planned pay freezes. Migration at Sea: Two women and a child died after a mega-dinghy capsized in the English Channel, as rescue teams mobilised. Justice Cooperation: France’s Justice Minister backed cross-border policing after the UAE arrested alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan within 48 hours of an Irish request. EU Sanctions Twist: France proposed removing Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from EU sanctions, saying it serves French interests without weakening the overall sanctions regime.
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