AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Carbon Market Overhaul: The EU unveils reforms to its Emissions Trading System after intense political fights over energy costs and heatwave pressure, with a more pro-industry tilt likely to give firms extra flexibility. Digital Regulation—Google: The Commission orders Google to open Android access and share search data with rivals, boosting competition for AI assistants under the Digital Markets Act. Cybersecurity Threat: Kratos, a phishing-as-a-service kit, is targeting Microsoft 365 users across Europe and beyond, using fake document and login lures. Germany Manufacturing Strain: Germany’s manufacturing shed 177,000 jobs in 2025, led by automotive, underscoring weak growth and rising labour-market stress. Energy Infrastructure: Spain–France’s BarMar hydrogen pipeline moves from pre-FEED into FEED, advancing subsea design and permitting work. Europe–Africa Industrial Push: Italy’s Mattei Plan gets a real-world test in Congo via BF International’s BFuture Farm, while the Lobito Corridor concession in DRC advances critical-minerals-linked infrastructure. Climate & Power Demand: Croatia is above the EU average for air-conditioning electricity use as cooling demand doubles across Europe in six years. EU Development Diplomacy: The EU backs Bangladesh’s LDC graduation transition and uses Malawi field lessons to shape its 2028–2036 funding strategy. Business & Finance: BASF inaugurates a Düsseldorf plant for specialty emollients, while Resmed agrees to sell MatrixCare to Frazier Healthcare Partners.
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