AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Crisis at the High Fens: Belgium’s biggest-ever blaze in the Hautes Fagnes/High Fens is still burning around 3,000 hectares, with firefighters using EU aircraft and crews from Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg; light rain has offered some relief, but evacuations remain in place near the German border, including precautionary steps in Monschau where two streets were ordered to leave as smoke and the fire front closed in. EU Sanctions Push: Brussels’ top diplomat Kaja Kallas says the EU plans a major expansion of Russia sanctions this fall, aiming to add a third more sanctioned entities. PSG’s Belgian Coup: Paris Saint-Germain signed Belgian winger Mika Godts from Ajax on a five-year deal, reported around €55m with bonuses, as PSG continues to stack its attack. Scotland Coaching Shake-up: Sebastien Pocognoli is set to take over as Scotland boss and bring in former Premier League winger Kevin Mirallas as assistant, while Hearts reportedly tabled a bid for striker JJ Williams. Health & Business: Belgian biotech argenx said efgartigimod hit the primary goal in a Phase 3 autoimmune myositis trial, and Belgium’s wildfire response also includes EU civil protection support. Sports—Hockey World Cup: India’s men’s and women’s teams are in Belgium for the FIH Hockey World Cup, with India set for a key Pool D clash against England after opening wins.
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