AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEuropean Unity in the Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his France visit in Metz, speaking on the “roots of Europe” and urging religious leaders to preach peace and unity as nationalist pressure and Russia’s war loom over the continent. Holocaust Memory Through Music: Germany-based cantor Assaf Levitin launched Hashivenu to restore and republish Jewish cantorial works lost after Kristallnacht, reviving a cultural heritage erased by Nazi violence. Youth Confronts History: Hundreds of Lithuanian teenagers took part in March of the Living events, retracing Holocaust sites and confronting the country’s role in collaboration while honoring rescuers. EU Security & Water Resilience: Kaja Kallas warned of further Russian sabotage aimed at European democracies, while the Commission launched a Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform with geologists pushing stronger expertise. Arts & Culture Across Borders: Vietnam’s SAH art space debuted film and dance works on the Mekong and silk traditions, while Berlin hosted a Mid-Autumn cultural showcase from China’s Hubei. Music on the Move: Rod Stewart announced his “Final Encore” 2027 UK/Europe tour, and Shakira’s Madrid show will be livestreamed globally.
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