AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia-EU Trade Push: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels, stressing progress on trade, technology, maritime security and supply-chain resilience ahead of the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council. EU Enlargement Watch: Montenegro provisionally closed two more accession chapters (competition policy and customs union), keeping it the frontrunner with 18 of 33 chapters advanced. Tech & Industry: Dutch chip-tool maker ASML lifted Q2 net profit to €2.9bn and raised its full-year sales outlook, citing continued AI-driven demand. EU Politics & Law: The EU’s stance on any boycott or tougher trade terms over West Bank Jewish settlements is now tied to unanimous member-state approval, making adoption harder. Security in Europe: Kosovo permanently banned a Serbian minister over wartime “ethnic cleansing” remarks, with leaders warning against ethnic-cleansing rhetoric. Business & Compliance: EU sustainability rules are tightening for hotels, affecting repairs, packaging waste and green-claims. Healthcare Innovation: Surgerii Robotics installed its SHURUI single-port surgical system at Barcelona’s Vall d’Hebron, including a pediatric procedure.
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