AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVatican: Pope Leo has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say he is recovering well; tests will determine whether he needs further treatment. EU and Migration: At the Brussels summit, Italy joined Denmark and Poland in urging tougher EU migration rules. Rome and Madrid also agreed to move towards ending border checks between Italy and Spain. Legal Probe: Italy has widened its investigation into alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists to include Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and other senior officials. Energy and Economy: Italy secured an EU agreement to help curb electricity prices. The government plans to raise nearly €11 billion from banks and insurers through 2029, while inflation has reached a three-year high of 4.2%. Protests: Students rallied across Italy over education policies, with clashes and water cannon reported in Turin. Travel Disruption: A network fault cut air-traffic capacity across Italy and caused widespread delays; the system has since been restored. Infrastructure: Work in Sicily on a second electricity interconnector to Malta is nearing key milestones, including completion of the land cable.
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