AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Markets Act: The EU is moving to designate Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as “gatekeepers,” a decision that would force new switching and conduct rules on cloud giants. Crypto Regulation: Binance says it has withdrawn its MiCA authorisation bid in Greece and will reapply elsewhere, underscoring how hard the EU’s crypto licensing push is proving. Ukraine Recovery: Ukraine’s Gdansk recovery conference is underway with the EU releasing a first €3.2bn loan tranche and promising more, including funding aimed at drones. Demographics & Pensions: Germany is set to ease pension pressure with reforms that add a more funded element, but analysts warn the climb for younger workers remains steep. Heat & Productivity: Europe’s record heatwave is already hitting workplaces and supply chains, with economists warning of major productivity losses. Energy Resilience (Spain): Spain plans rules requiring mobile networks to keep working during outages, including backup power for hours. UK Trade: UK food and drink exports fell sharply as US tariffs and Brexit trade friction bite. Business & Society: Acas warns a third of UK workplaces lack mediation skills, raising the risk of disputes escalating.
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