AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Nature in Luxembourg: New ANF surveys warn the “green lung” is deteriorating fast: from nearly 80% healthy trees in 1984 to today only about 1 in 7 unaffected, with drought, heatwaves and pests driving severe damage and deaths. Energy Transition: Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg urged the EU to set a 2040 renewables target, clashing with countries pushing nuclear to be included in “clean energy.” Aviation Decarbonisation: An EU report says SAF supply hit 2.8% of aviation fuel at EU airports in 2025, surpassing the 2% minimum, with production capacity on track for the 2030 blending target. Grid & Infrastructure Finance: Amprion issued €1.5bn in green bonds (two €750m tranches) to fund Germany’s transmission expansion and upgrades, with proceeds tied to eligible projects. Local Governance & Public Spending: Luxembourg’s central government deficit stands at €339m despite revenue up 9.9% and spending up 8.9%, as Finance Minister Gilles Roth argues there’s room to curb costs without austerity. Health Preparedness: Hospitals in Luxembourg and nearby countries report rising flu and Covid cases as autumn approaches, with renewed calls for annual flu vaccination. EU Policy Watch: Environment ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss the EU ETS review and positions for COP31 and COP17.
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