AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Infrastructure: A Google Cloud failure at its London data centre disrupted online services at UK banks including Lloyds, Halifax and Revolut, as well as Royal Mail and DPD, highlighting the reach of Europe’s dependence on cloud providers. France’s Business Toll: Riots tied to anger over living costs and public services damaged or looted about 3,000 businesses. The government is expanding curfews and preparing support for affected firms. Investment: Amazon plans to invest more than €16 billion in Germany in 2027, including nearly €5 billion to expand its Frankfurt cloud region. Salesforce also plans to invest $1 billion in Spain over five years and make Madrid its EMEA South hub. Growth Challenge: An Ifo Institute study says Germany’s focus on machinery and automotive research, rather than high-tech sectors, may be holding back growth. Travel Costs: Ryanair’s chief executive warned European airfares could rise by as much as 20% next year as airlines face higher fuel and carbon costs.
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