AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth China Sea Diplomacy: The US, UK, Japan and 13 other countries (including Slovenia) plus the EU reaffirmed that China’s expansive South China Sea claims are illegal under the 2016 Hague arbitration, calling the ruling final and legally binding and urging restraint; China’s Response: Beijing rejected the award as “null and void,” said its governance “never ceased,” and summoned Japan’s envoy after Tokyo joined the statement; Sanctions Evasion Watch: A report describes a “shadow fleet” style system in civil aviation where Western-built aircraft and parts keep reaching Russia, Belarus and Iran via temporary registrations, intermediary firms and Gulf aviation hubs; Digital Child Safety Policy: A growing wave of countries is moving toward age limits on social media, with Australia’s under-16 ban cited alongside similar restrictions in other states; EU Social & Economic Signals: Cyprus’ parliament research points to wide gaps in EU minimum pensions, while EU policy updates include steps on CAP fertilizer support and new rules aimed at fairer farm contracts; Local Business Angle: Croatia’s tourism is no longer “cheap,” but visitors still spend—an update that matters for regional trade and hospitality planning.
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