AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Italy Rift Over Iran Bases: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani rejected NATO chief Mark Rutte’s claim that about 500 US aircraft used Italian bases for strikes on Iran, saying Rome provided only technical and logistical support and urged Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. Lebanon Security Plan: France and Italy backed an EU CSDP mission in Lebanon for autumn 2026, aiming to strengthen state control over weapons and to follow up after UNIFIL’s withdrawal. Tech Regulation: Italy’s antitrust authority opened an investigation into Microsoft over alleged “Microsoft 365” price-hike practices tied to Copilot and Designer, saying consumers weren’t properly informed and choice was limited. Heatwave Pressure: A new study says Europe’s current heatwave is the most severe on record for the season, with Italy among the hardest hit as temperatures and humidity push health risks. Auto Supply Talks: Stellantis and Nissan are in talks to buy parts of Marelli’s assets as the bankrupt supplier restructures. Sports Spotlight: Brazil legend Ronaldinho, 46, signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna, while FIBA confirmed rosters for the Italy-led U17 Basketball World Cup groups.
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