AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCeuta Border Crisis: Spain says it will deploy the military to restore order in Ceuta after a mass surge from Morocco, with Reuters reporting around 49,000 arrivals in a day and at least nine deaths; Spain and Morocco reinforced the border and appeared to halt crossings, while Italy floated possible action over Schengen rules. Wildfire Shock to Food Prices: France’s heatwaves are already hitting supermarket supply, with growers warning of shortages and price pressure for fresh produce as crop losses mount. EU AI Race Funding: The European Commission is launching bidding for seven AI gigafactories, offering €11.4bn in public money to attract up to €22.8bn more, aiming to close the computing gap with the US and China. Tech & IP Clash: Suno loses a German copyright infringement case brought by GEMA, with the court ordering disclosure of revenues and damages (amount pending). Energy & Markets: BP starts the process to sell its North Sea business; Euronext posts double-digit Q2 growth across services and trading. Business Confidence: Italy’s business and consumer confidence rose in July, a modest bright spot for the euro zone. Corporate Security: Proofpoint expands European data security governance for secure AI adoption, including AI Act-aligned controls. Migration Spillover: Morocco also blocked thousands of irregular migrants from heading toward Spain’s Ceuta.
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