AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEurovision Security Meets Israel Boycott: Eurovision 2026 kicks off in Vienna with the first semi-final Tuesday, but the party is shadowed by politics: five countries are boycotting over Israel’s participation, pro-Palestinian protests are planned, and authorities have rolled out unusually heavy security amid ongoing terror concerns. San Marino Spotlight: San Marino’s Senhit is set to perform in the opening semi-final, and the microstate is leaning into soft power—this year recruiting Boy George as a guest. Diplomatic Push for Accountability: Montenegro, Romania, and San Marino have notified the Council of Europe that they want to join a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, with a Council of Europe vote expected mid-May as momentum grows. Conflict-of-Interest Alarm in US Politics: A fresh opinion piece urges President Trump to recall Ambassador Tilman Fertitta over reported casino empire expansion plans—raising fresh questions about public duty and private interests. Energy Route Pressure: Separate reporting flags tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz with tracking systems switched off, as ceasefire talks with Iran show strain.
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