AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMigration Pressure in Europe: EU irregular entries fell 40% in early 2026, with the West African route down 78% to 2,331 arrivals, but Frontex warns smugglers can quickly adapt. Border Policy Push: Britain is set to help close the “chicken nugget migrant” loophole at a Council of Europe summit, as ministers discuss “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers. Women in Film: Cannes 2026 has five women in the official Palme d’Or competition—about 23%—a step up from past decades, though organizers say the goal is still 50%. Climate Funding & Displacement: West and Central Africa leaders urge faster climate finance as floods and droughts drive displacement. Energy & Investment: Jordan signed a 45-year deal for a $1.1bn green ammonia project near Aqaba, targeting 100,000 tonnes a year for Europe. Connectivity Deal: Via Africa’s new Europe–South Africa subsea cable MoU links UK, France, Portugal and Atlantic coast states, aiming to boost resilience.
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