AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefence & NATO: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni told parliament Rome will raise defence and security spending to about 2.8% of GDP in 2026, urging NATO to rethink priorities as drones, satellites and data reshape warfare. EU Energy: Brussels approved a €23bn Italian renewables state-aid plan, pushing the green transition. Italy-Asia Diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met Italy’s Sergio Mattarella in Rome to upgrade ties into a “special strategic partnership,” with cooperation flagged in semiconductors, AI and defence manufacturing. Migration & Asylum: Italy is set to resume accepting asylum seekers returned from the Netherlands, as EU rules and national implementation continue to shift. World Cup Kickoff (Italy angle): FIFA’s opening ceremonies and the Mexico–South Africa match kick off the 48-team tournament, with “Dai Dai” (Italian for “let’s go”) performed by Shakira and Burna Boy. Culture & Society: Italy also faces fresh debate over sex education rules, with parental consent measures in the spotlight.
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