AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPope Leo XIV in France: The pope wrapped up his four-day trip in Metz, urging Europe to return to Christian roots, back dialogue over the “desire for domination,” and back peace talks in Ukraine even if negotiators must give up positions. He also pressed French religious leaders to preach unity and condemned assisted dying as “false compassion” during his Lourdes stop. Migration crisis: Tragedy off northern France: a Channel crossing dinghy carrying about 105 people got into difficulty near Wissant, with three deaths reported, including a 10-year-old child. Politics at home: Marine Le Pen’s National Rally scored a historic boost in partial Senate elections, clearing the threshold to form its first Senate parliamentary group, as polls point to a far-right push ahead of 2027. Public services strike: Major public-sector strikes are expected Tuesday with high turnout, including teachers, civil servants, firefighters and hospital staff. Energy pressure: Oil prices jumped after the US rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal tied to Hormuz, adding to fuel-cost strain in France.
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