AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-US Trade Clash: The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new US tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on 60 partners, including the EU, arguing the outcome matches a prior transatlantic deal—while EU officials, including Kaja Kallas, push for clarification on forced-labour claims. Big Tech Regulation: Brussels hit Google with about a $1bn fine (around €890m) under the Digital Markets Act for search and Play store practices that favour its own services and restrict “anti-steering” options. Russia Sanctions Push: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, expanding listings and targeting financial, energy and shadow-fleet activity, with Greece securing an LNG carve-out. Wildfire Crisis: Spain declared a national emergency as wildfires forced mass evacuations near Madrid, while France sought EU civil protection help as fires threatened Gironde. Defence Industrial Expansion: Rheinmetall laid the foundation for a major Aschau powder plant to boost propellant production, as European governments raise military spending. EU-Asia Partnerships: The EU and the Philippines upgraded ties via an Enhanced Partnership covering foreign policy, security, trade, climate and digital connectivity. UK Devolution Move: New UK PM Andy Burnham plans to open “Number 10 North” in Manchester to push power “into every postcode,” alongside new local business-rate support measures. Interim Chess Leadership: Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside following EU sanctions.
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