AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFrance Justice Crisis: Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin refused to resign after outrage over the Lyhanna case, ordering prosecutors to re-check 70,000 child-violence complaints nationwide after the 11-year-old’s death exposed major judicial failures. EU Security & Ukraine: EU defence ministers moved to roll out a €90bn Ukraine loan, with the first €5.9bn tranche aimed at drones, while also preparing fresh Russia listings tied to its war economy. France-Cyprus Military Deal: France and Cyprus signed a SOFA-style defence agreement enabling French troop deployment under conditions, as EU defence ministers met in Nicosia amid reports of Turkish radio interference. Defence Industry Shake-up: France and Germany effectively ended the FCAS joint fighter jet effort after industrial deadlock, with leaders saying the companies can’t align on building a single aircraft. Middle East Legal Pressure: France opened a probe into alleged torture and war crimes linked to Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, while Italy also investigated Ben-Gvir. Nuclear Arms Watch: ICAN reported record 2025 nuclear weapons spending, warning of a new arms race as arsenals modernize. Telecom & Logistics: Geodis launched its first Le Havre port hub to streamline import-export flows, and France’s telcos advanced a major SFR acquisition deal.
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