AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Politics: Macron and Spain’s Sánchez signaled they’d welcome the UK back into the EU if it doesn’t “cherry-pick” membership benefits, after Labour PM Andy Burnham reopened the debate. Migration & Border Control: Britain and France ended their “one-in, one-out” Channel migrant pilot, though existing deportation flights continue; France is also in talks to terminate the wider 2025 accord. Cost of Living & Energy: The US is pressing France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves, warning of possible US export restrictions; meanwhile gas prices are set to rise again in October and fuel aid is being expanded. Public Order: Violent high-school protests spread nationwide, with 600+ detained and 83 police/gendarmes injured as students block schools over overcrowding, poor conditions and teacher shortages. Economy & Markets: France’s manufacturing grew in September but at a slower pace; borrowing costs jumped as bond yields hit multi-decade highs, while public debt is flagged at 119% of GDP. Business & Culture: Canal+ faces a Competition Authority probe over pay-TV film deal terms; GEODIS agreed to buy Deret logistics operations. Weather: Extreme storms hit southern France, with major flooding alerts lifted but transport disruption lingering.
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