AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Canada Pivot: Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” with Mark Carney calling it an “alliance for the future” as Trump threatens “very serious” tariffs. EU Policy Push: The EU adopted the KIDS Act, setting minimum ages for social media access and requiring platforms and app stores to run age checks. Ukraine Support: The EU plans €3.3bn for missiles and drones for Ukraine, as Russia steps up attacks near Poland. Nordics Outlook: Finland’s economy is forecast to grow 1.7% in 2026 on exports and investment, while Norway and Italy discussed deeper security and industrial cooperation. Energy & Markets: Oil prices eased after Saudi supply moves, but OECD storage is at multi-decade lows, keeping pressure on Europe’s energy bill and inflation outlook. Digital Identity: Poland opened an mObywatel Europa sandbox for businesses to test integrations with the EU digital identity wallet. Business Watch: Providence Equity is reported to bid about €600m for Fitness Park France, signaling more consolidation in Europe’s fitness sector.
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