AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpain Labour Market: Spain’s absenteeism is costing the economy €33bn a year, cutting the effective working day to the equivalent of 32 hours per week, with the EU average far lower. EU Digital Trust: Circularo is partnering with Czech certification authority I.CA to embed eIDAS-qualified electronic signatures using NFC smart cards and USB devices. Health Tech: Czech AI firm MAIA Labs wins full MDR certification for ColoMAIA II, boosting adenoma detection by 61% and starting hospital rollouts across Europe. Cyber/Payments: BitGo is expanding MiCA-compliant crypto custody and trading infrastructure across the EU ahead of the July 1 deadline. Crypto Regulation: Greece is set to reject Binance’s MiCA licence bid, raising the risk of an EU exit. Defence Deals: Germany and Poland are signing a scaled defence pact focused on Baltic security, infrastructure and cybersecurity as Europe rebalances amid uncertainty over US engagement. Trade: The European Parliament ratifies the EU-US tariff deal through 2029, with a safeguard to suspend cuts if the US breaches terms. Air Passenger Rights: EU lawmakers agree to preserve delay compensation while guaranteeing free cabin luggage. Energy/Geopolitics: Markets react to the US-Iran ceasefire framework as oil prices ease, but inflation risks remain.
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