AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Shakeout Watch: Europe’s weaker airlines are bracing for restructuring as the Iran war lifts fuel costs and disrupts routes, with easyJet facing a possible US-led buyout, airBaltic seeking short-term financing, and Norse Atlantic reviewing strategy. Business Aviation Expansion: Luxaviation is adding nine aircraft across Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Gulfstream G700/G800 and new UK fleet capacity. UK Macro Update: Britain’s GDP edged up 0.1% in May, driven by services while production and construction fell—coming as Andy Burnham prepares to replace Rachel Reeves. EU Climate Politics: Ten EU countries want to delay or reshape carbon pricing on transport and heating under ETS2, warning of household cost pressure. India-EU Trade & Tech Push: The EU and India advanced cooperation via the Trade and Technology Council, starting talks on India’s Horizon Europe association and targeting deep-tech clean tech partnerships. Markets Mood: European shares held steady as earnings offset Middle East tensions and higher oil risks. Energy Storage Deal: TotalEnergies raised €502m for Germany battery storage projects, backing grid-critical capacity. Golden Visa Crackdown: The EU is pushing to shut down golden passports, tightening residence-by-investment options. Demographics Pressure: An EU report flags population peak in 2029 and rising ageing costs, with “silver economy” as a partial offset.
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