AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Budget Talks: EU Council President António Costa kicks off a “tour des capitales” to line up priorities for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, aiming for agreement by end-2026 as elections in 2027 could freeze negotiations. Middle East Policy: The European Commission and 14+ countries call Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement tenders “unacceptable,” warning they undermine the two-state solution and urging businesses not to bid. Shipping Decarbonisation: Baltic Shipping Company adds two wind-assisted, battery-hybrid coasters—Baltic Iron and Baltic Timber—cutting fuel use by up to 12% and lowering transport emissions. Energy & Markets: India faces sharply higher spot LNG costs above $23/MMBtu as Iran-war disruptions tighten global supply and competition with Europe. AI & Work: Goldman Sachs says AI adoption is already slowing job openings growth, with call centers hit hardest (US employment 39% below trend). UK Public Finance: Britain’s debt and borrowing pressures mount as July borrowing rises and gilt yields climb, with welfare spending driving the deficit. Digital Economy: ChatGPT Ads launches across 31 European markets on Monday, but only for Free and Go accounts and without personalized ads in the EEA. Labour Migration: Ireland moves to ease staffing shortages in health and social care by temporarily adjusting its 50:50 hiring rule for non-EEA workers.
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