AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Unity Under Strain: Europe is juggling wildfires and extreme heat, a migrant flashpoint in Ceuta, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Iran-linked energy shocks—pressuring public trust and political cohesion. EU Packaging Overhaul: New EU rules start this week to curb “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in food-contact packaging and tighten packaging waste targets, with traceability requirements for firms. Markets Watch: European stocks stayed mixed as investors weighed earnings and Middle East shipping risks that pushed oil higher ahead of US inflation data. Tech Meets Aviation: Ryanair and Google Cloud sign a five-year data and AI partnership, rolling out Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace for 35,000 staff. Crypto Goes Equities: Crypto.com launches tokenized stock derivatives for EEA users, offering synthetic exposure to major US stocks and ETFs. China’s Auto Grip: Chinese suppliers are increasing control in Europe via acquisitions, while Chinese automakers shift export focus toward Europe and even localize production in Africa. Travel Hub Shift: Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport, reflecting changing route demand amid Middle East tensions. Climate Costing Europe: Swiss Re estimates natural-disaster losses at $100bn in H1, while Europe’s heat is driving mounting economic damage. Energy Security Angle: Azerbaijan signals it can supply gas to Ukraine if needed, aiming to turn pilot deliveries into a steadier flow.
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