AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParliamentary Accountability: Norway’s political elite faced fresh scrutiny in hearings over alleged ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein, with lawmakers probing foreign-aid oversight and personal connections. Energy Costs & Policy: EU states are absorbing over $113.5bn in extra energy-import costs since the Iran-war shock, intensifying pressure for faster fossil-to-electric shifts as UK VAT cuts and winter price caps collide with household strain. Political Crisis in Romania: Romania’s parliament rejected PM-designate Siegfried Muresan’s investiture, deepening a pro-EU government deadlock and setting up new presidential steps. Humanitarian & Security: Fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray around Alamata has killed dozens of civilians and disrupted access to UNESCO Lalibela, while Gaza remains trapped in a wider crisis of water, sanitation, shelter and labor collapse despite aid inflows. Regional Cooperation: ASEAN law enforcement adopted a joint declaration to tighten cross-border cooperation against fugitive criminals, including tracking, extradition and information sharing. Domestic Governance & Courts: Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered nationwide enforcement of the 40-micron plastic bag ban, citing weak coordination; in the US, a judge ruled a long-term Palestinian community leader could be deported for Palestine advocacy. Tech & Public Services: Singapore launched a government-run matchmaking pilot for public officers using Singpass, and the Philippines’ DepEd rolled out nationwide school visits to sustain PISA gains.
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