AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUK Politics: Keir Starmer’s grip looks shaky as Labour MPs pile on—close to 100 lawmakers are calling for him to quit after local election losses, while he insists he’ll stay until any formal challenge is triggered. EU Regulation & Competitiveness: The European Commission is consulting on whether the Birds and Habitats rules still deliver nature protection “in a profitable way,” signaling a shift toward regulatory simplification. Digital & Data Sovereignty: Germany wants TikTok’s European business “in European hands,” adding pressure on ByteDance over data flows and “addictive” design concerns. Energy & Geopolitics: With the Middle East crisis still driving oil and shipping stress, Europe is also weighing energy security moves, including gas drilling discussions. Business Friction at Borders: Bulgaria’s customs checkpoints are flagged for everyday delays and repeated document requests, with firms reporting 24–48 hour slowdowns. EU-Africa Deals: At the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, leaders push new infrastructure and value-add cooperation, with digital trade and payments also in focus.
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