AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & Energy: European shares and the euro fell as oil topped $100 a barrel and fiscal worries weighed on investors. The IEA is discussing another release of emergency oil and diesel stocks; France’s borrowing costs remain under pressure. EU Business: Brussels is weighing a flat levy on large companies, potentially including US tech giants, to raise revenue without explicitly targeting them with a digital tax. Trade & Security: EU ambassadors backed a major new Russia sanctions package, while Germany blocked COSCO’s planned stake in Hamburg logistics firm Zippel, citing supply-chain risks. Investment & Enlargement: Moldova says it will receive €157 million after completing 18 reforms and is courting European investors as it moves closer to EU membership. Industry: French battery remanufacturer VoltR secured €22 million to expand production, aiming to grow capacity sixfold. Tourism: Europe’s travel sector is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the wider economy.
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