AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Border Rules (EES): New digital entry/exit checks are adding biometric registration at Schengen borders, with airlines warning of long queues and half-full flights during peak summer travel. EU Trade Tightening: Brussels’ shift toward “economic security” and reciprocity is making EU market access harder for Ukraine, with the Industrial Accelerator Act and “Made in Europe” criteria flagged as potential trade barriers. Creative Europe Petition: A UK-wide petition urging full UK participation in EU Creative Europe from 2027 has extended its deadline to end of August, tied to political leadership changes. Global Water Access Map: A new data-driven look shows over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with near-universal access in parts of Europe and major gaps in low-income countries. Money-Laundering Pressure (FATF): FATF’s decision to keep Lebanon on its grey list is framed as a warning that reforms to dismantle a “parallel economy” are running out of runway. Citizenship & Migration Rankings: Separate global explainers compare where people migrate and where citizenship is easiest or hardest, highlighting how legal rules shape real-world belonging.
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