AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN multilateralism debate: At the UN General Assembly, Grand Duke Guillaume and other leaders warned that the world is “connected” but increasingly unable to trust—highlighting the tension between multilateral cooperation and national sovereignty, with Pope Leo XIV urging dialogue and rule of law. Circular economy in Luxembourg: Hydro urged stronger EU measures to protect aluminium recycling capacity, saying Europe is losing scrap to higher-paying buyers outside the bloc and needs fairer conditions under waste shipment rules. Energy security for winter: Euronews reports the EU is heading into winter with low gas storage after hot, dry weather boosted gas burn, while LNG supply remains strained by the Iran conflict—raising fears of a supply crunch. Water stress in the region: Belgium faces its worst drought since the 1970s, with around 80% of the country in rainfall deficit and drinking-water production at risk. Soil and climate resilience in vineyards: Researchers in Luxembourg’s wine sector are testing soil management methods (cover crops, straw mulching, and more) to help vines cope with drought and cut pesticide use via “Piwi” varieties. Local clean mobility: Luxembourg is gearing up for Go Electric Day (4 October) as EVs reach 30% of new registrations, with new home energy management tools to improve efficiency. Wildlife and invasive species myth: A BBC report, using DNA work by Luxembourg’s natural history museum, challenges a long-running “Göring raccoons” story and shows multiple raccoon introductions.
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