AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat: More than 50,000 people died prematurely in 854 European cities during the record-hot summer, researchers estimate. About two-thirds of the deaths were linked to climate change. Public Health: France reported the first known human Shamonda virus infection; the patient, who was seriously ill, died. Officials say there is no identified risk to the wider public. Youth Unrest: Protests have spread across at least eight European countries, as young people voice fears over rents, low wages, education and their prospects. France’s Finances: Rejected budget proposals have intensified concerns over French debt, with the country’s borrowing-cost spread over Germany reaching a 15-year high. Industrial Strategy: The EU’s “Made in Europe” plans risk sidelining Turkey, despite deep trade links and the importance of European markets to its car industry. Markets: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund lost about $31 billion in the third quarter, as higher interest rates hit its bond portfolio.
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