AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Industrial Policy Rift: Germany and Spain are clashing over how broad “Made in Europe” should be for EU public procurement, with Berlin backing a wider “Made with Europe” definition tied to trade and customs links, while France pushes for funding to favour production inside the bloc. US-EU Tech Fight: The US Justice Department challenges the EU’s €120m fine on Elon Musk’s X, arguing the bloc overreached beyond its jurisdiction. Climate Cost Shock: Heatwaves cut Germany’s economy by about €25bn, with productivity losses and higher absences driving the hit. Spain Tourism Politics: Spain’s tourism debate is shifting from visitor numbers to housing, vacation costs and climate impacts, while industry groups urge a value-over-volume model. UK Household Finance: Britain is pushing low earners to use “Help to Save,” a savings scheme with a cash bonus, as take-up remains low. Security and Trade Pressure: Poland issues new air-attack response guidance amid warnings Russia may be preparing “something big,” while Maersk reroutes some services via Suez as Red Sea risks persist. Food System Push: A coalition calls for an EU action plan to make food healthier and more sustainable, targeting production, consumption and waste. Azerbaijan Dealmaking: German business interest in Azerbaijan is rising fast, with focus on energy, the Middle Corridor and industrial projects.
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