AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNordic diplomacy & culture: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a rare Nordic tour, starting in Copenhagen and then Sweden and Finland, with Norway as the final stop—talks include trade, green cooperation and research, with analysts saying Beijing is also trying to steer EU trade decisions. EU research & politics: EU Horizon Europe funding for Israeli participants fell by half in 2025 (to €106m from €209m in 2024), as controversy grows over whether research could indirectly support defence. Tech rights in focus: A joint civil society statement urges EU action after Citizen Lab reports Pegasus spyware targeting a Greek MEP-linked investigator during a key parliamentary spyware inquiry. Design in Denmark: Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign is being framed as a “turn up the volume” moment for a city that already lives and breathes design year-round. Travel & lifestyle: The Hurtigruten Nordic Film Festival returns for summer screenings, rebranded to reflect films across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Food diplomacy: Turkey promotes “gastrodiplomacy” ahead of the NATO summit, pitching shared meals as a soft-power bridge. Sports royalty: Norway’s future queen and prince cheer team as Norway knocks Brazil out—family updates add extra spotlight.
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