AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Italy Diplomatic Row: Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, claiming Italy “abandoned” Washington during the Iran confrontation and repeating the “begged for a photo” allegation from the G7—prompting Meloni to fire back that the insults are “senseless” and to tell him to focus on his own popularity. Politics: Italy’s far-right is getting a new challenger as retired general Roberto Vannacci launches Futuro Nazionale, aiming to pull conservative voters away from Meloni’s coalition. Climate & Health: A severe heat wave is hitting Europe, with France placing large areas on red alert and disruptions reported across transport—Italy is also facing extreme temperatures. Business & Tech: Rapidus signed an MoU with Italy’s Fondazione Chips-IT to support future semiconductor circuit design, building on Japan-Italy tech cooperation. Energy Investment: Italy ranks among the world’s top 10 battery storage investment markets, helped by its planned electricity storage capacity scheme (MACSE). Culture: Art Basel wrapped up with 90,000 visitors from 103 countries, underlining Basel’s role as a key global art marketplace.
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