AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEurovision Shockwave: Bulgaria won Eurovision 2026 in Vienna for the first time, with Dara’s upbeat party anthem “Bangaranga” beating Israel’s Noam Bettan by a record 173-point margin, but the night was dominated by protests and a boycott by Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia over Israel’s participation. Fuel Duty Politics: UK Treasury sources say Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to drop the planned autumn fuel duty rise, a potential win for small businesses—though it may not last past the March 2027 statement. Subsea Cable Risk: A new report warns island nations rely on just 126 undersea cables for internet access, leaving many exposed to accidental damage or sabotage. Cruise Health Watch: The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius is set to arrive in Rotterdam after deaths and confirmed cases, while cruise demand is still expected to stay strong. EU-India Push: Von der Leyen praised a “dynamic new era” as Modi advances EU-India trade and investment talks.
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