AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia–France–Slovakia diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi wrapped up his France and Slovakia trip and returned to New Delhi, with the MEA calling it fresh momentum for the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership. Space & food security: Modi said India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, aimed at water and food security, building on deep-tech ties highlighted at Bharat Innovates and VivaTech. Tech showcase: Modi’s France leg also featured VivaTech 2026 and a push for “AI for all,” while Macron posted a farewell message in Hindi calling Modi a “dear friend” and saying “France loves you.” Cybersecurity in Europe: ESET published a deep dive into the Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service gang, focusing on its operator-maintained tools designed to disable endpoint security. EU policy pressure: EU leaders are set to clash over the bloc’s next 7-year budget (2028–2034), with fights over funding priorities including research and innovation. Local Slovakia angle: Slovakia’s cleantech manufacturing got a €1bn state-aid green light from the EU Commission, supporting industrial capacity.
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