AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkraine Talks: Italy joined European and NATO officials at Abu Dhabi discussions on ending the war, as US-mediated talks with Russia and Ukraine began. Banking: Giorgia Meloni said the government will assess whether to use its “golden powers” on Crédit Agricole’s proposed tie-up with Banco BPM, which could create Italy’s third-largest bank. Defence: Rome is seeking parliamentary approval for an extra €7.28 billion in planned F-35 spending, while Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says EU partners have yet to commit enough ships to protect Red Sea shipping. Household Costs: Italy approved measures to lower power bills for families and businesses, and the EU granted Rome fiscal flexibility. Cybersecurity: Italy is investigating suspected attacks on its anti-mafia directorate; Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says hackers leaked his personal data, and the government blames pro-Russian actors. Rugby: Italy suffered a 66-7 defeat to South Africa in Turin.
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