AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiesel Shock: Record diesel prices are rippling through Europe’s freight and farm costs, with EU retail averaging a record €2.23/l and wholesale also hitting highs as Middle East and Russian supply disruptions tighten markets. EU Sanctions Politics: EU countries are increasingly using sanctions negotiations to trade off list changes for other political wins, as “easy targets” are largely gone and remaining targets are harder to block. Data Centers: The EU’s new data center efficiency labeling push gets cautious support, but industry warns it must be nuanced to avoid hurting competitiveness while Europe scales AI capacity. Cyber Rules: The EU Cyber Resilience Act’s reporting obligations begin in September 2026, forcing faster vulnerability and incident notifications for products with digital elements. AI Chips Race: New R&D rankings show Taiwan on track to overtake France by 2028, underscoring Europe’s hardware dependence. Business Deals: Agfa and EFI move to combine digital printing operations into a global inkjet group. Energy Diplomacy: Austria’s chancellor makes a historic visit to Poland, pairing security solidarity with major rail and banking connectivity plans. Market Watch: Baltic Dry Index slips toward a near one-month low as freight demand softens.
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