AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU-US Trade Deal: MEPs have voted through the final elements of the long-delayed EU–US tariff agreement, clearing the last parliamentary hurdles so the text can move to the Council for formal approval. EU-UK Reset: EU and Britain confirmed a Brussels summit on 22 July to push a “reset” in post-Brexit ties, with talks expected on food standards, youth mobility and linking emissions trading. Ukraine Accession Steps: EU leaders will discuss next steps on Ukraine’s accession with President Zelenskyy, after the first “fundamentals” cluster opened. Energy & Markets: European stocks rose and oil fell on optimism around a US-Iran peace deal and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while the ECB chief economist said rate decisions will still depend on incoming data. Digital Rights: The Commission rejected binding rules to keep “end-of-life” games playable, but will pursue a voluntary industry code of conduct. Tech & Finance: Binance’s EU MiCA licence bid faces rejection risk, while payments firms push deeper into SEPA Instant and real-time rails. Local Governance: Ireland moves to tighten short-term let rules via a register, and approves housing and airport capacity measures.
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