AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUkraine War Tech & Policy: Trump reportedly turned down Zelensky’s request for hundreds of Patriot missiles, citing U.S. shortages and pushing Ukraine toward NATO’s purchase list instead of local Patriot production. Climate Extremes in Central Europe: Copernicus says Western Europe had its hottest June–July on record, with “exceptional persistence of heat” driving drought, wildfires, and very low river flows that also hit Hungary. Danube Drought & Hidden History: Record-low Danube levels are exposing WWII German warships and other relics, while drought pressures shipping and energy production across the region. Hungarian Higher Ed Governance: Corvinus University’s education vice-rector resigns after an exam scandal tied to a lecturer’s dismissal, with promises to reveal new details. Hungary’s State Leadership: Tisza nominates former Supreme Court chief András Baka for president, framing it as a return to rule-of-law and separation of powers. EU R&D Context: EU budget allocations for research and development are set to rise sharply, with broader investment momentum across member states. Human-Scale Science: Hungarian researchers report a simple partner-forearm stroking technique can boost mood in relationship troubles.
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