AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Euro Pilot: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers across 19 countries to test the digital euro, with the pilot set to start in the second half of 2027 and run for 12 months. NATO Airlift & Readiness: NATO is expanding strategic airlift and AEW&C capabilities, including SAC C-17 access for Estonia and partners and new high-visibility projects launched at the Ankara Defence Industry Forum. Baltic Security Pressure: Estonia says Russia carried out an unannounced live-fire exercise on Lake Peipus near the border, while Polish jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 over the Baltic Sea. Naval Mine Warfare Drills: “Sea Breeze” is underway with 15 countries training in mine countermeasures, including Estonia, in a multi-domain interoperability push. Sports Diplomacy Clash: Nine EU states led by Estonia are urging the European Commission to cut EU funding to IOC and other federations after Russia’s Olympic return, arguing sport can’t be separated from politics. Estonia–Armenia Ties: Estonia’s ambassador and ESTDEV met Armenia’s deputy PM to expand cooperation in public administration, digitalization and trade. Local Governance: Tallinn’s €14m Lastekodu street redesign is drawing criticism for confusing traffic-calming outcomes and cost.
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