AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup build-up: Didier Deschamps urged Michael Olise to deliver at the level he showed in France’s 3-1 warm-up win over Northern Ireland, after the Bayern forward struck a hat-trick. Deschamps legacy: With 14 years in charge ending after the tournament, the coach is chasing a third straight World Cup final and a fitting send-off. Sanctions and diplomacy: France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing his role in West Bank annexation, new settlements and “recolonisation” of Gaza, as France and allies target figures tied to settler violence. Middle East nuclear row: France and other European and Gulf states accused Iran of breaching nuclear obligations, saying the IAEA can’t verify the programme is peaceful. Transport green push: France plans 30,000 EV chargers on major roads by 2035, with a big expansion on RN routes and autoroutes. Weather: A split forecast—sunny Mediterranean conditions with strong mistral winds and wildfire risk, while the north stays cooler with showers. Sports culture: France’s World Cup chants and key phrases are already spreading ahead of kickoff.
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