AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWhaling Policy: Iceland’s government says it will submit a bill in February to ban commercial whaling, which would leave only Norway and Japan as the last countries still hunting whales. Diplomatic Row: Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social showing Iceland (along with Canada and Greenland) absorbed into the “United States of America,” calling it an insult to sovereignty. Health Services Shake-Up: Around 70 SÁÁ staff have issued a no-confidence motion against the chair and executive board, citing resignations and alleged interference with professional addiction treatment work. Labour Action Watch: Icelandair aircraft mechanics are voting on whether to launch an indefinite strike after months of stalled wage talks, with disruption risk for September travel. Travel Rules: The UK confirmed only seven non-EU countries’ citizens can use fast-track eGates on arrival, while the EU expects ETIAS to start in late 2026. Politics & Trade: The UK’s settlement-goods sanctions are spreading, with France and Canada also moving to ban products from illegal Israeli settlements.
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