AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChurch-State Appointments: Archbishop Hubertus van Megen formally began as apostolic nuncio in Germany after presenting credentials to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, with a key role advising Pope Leo XIV on future German bishop selections as multiple diocesan leaders near retirement. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission unveiled a slower reform path for the EU Emissions Trading System from 2031 onward, including longer free allowances tied to climate investment plans, while also setting a 2040 electricity target of 46% to cut fossil-fuel imports. Swiss Banking Oversight: Three years after Credit Suisse’s collapse, Switzerland is pushing to strengthen FINMA’s powers in parliament, including the ability to fine and publicly name banks—though resistance from within the political system is already emerging. U.S. Travel and Ideology: The U.S. State Department announced a new ban on “far-left” nationals, framed as part of a broader Trump-era push to criminalize anti-fascist/left-wing ideology, alongside other recent restrictions. Visa Rules Abroad: Russia published the full 2026 list of countries eligible for its unified e-visa, including Liechtenstein’s neighboring EU states such as Austria, Germany, and France, with application timing rules set by the Foreign Ministry.
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