AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoHeatwave Death Toll: France says June’s record heatwave drove a 29% jump in deaths in the last week of June, with 2,025 excess deaths reported for June 22–28 and officials warning the final figure is likely higher, especially for people over 45 and even deaths “at home.” Wildfires & Evacuations: Southern France saw fresh wildfire chaos, forcing thousands of holidaymakers to flee campsites and destroying homes near Canet-en-Roussillon. EU Financial Rules: ESMA tightened how EU rules apply to prediction markets, warning firms to treat event contracts as financial instruments if they fall under MiFID II. Assisted Dying in Parliament: France’s National Assembly backed an assisted dying bill again, moving it forward after earlier Senate rejection. ECB Politics: Christine Lagarde hinted she won’t rule out leaving the ECB early, while saying a French presidential run is “not currently” on the agenda. France–India Economic Push: Finance ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure used the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue to press cooperation on critical minerals, investment, and financial connectivity. Monaco Bombing Probe: Prosecutors say the Monaco bombing suspect is a Ukrainian woman, with an Interpol red notice issued.
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