AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Procurement Overhaul: The European Commission proposes “simpler and more strategic” public procurement rules that let public buyers restrict or reject bids from countries not covered by EU procurement agreements, widely read as targeting China—sparking accusations of protectionism. Child Online Safety: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Brussels will unveil next week a “delay” approach to social media access for children, with debate over limits under 13 or a ban under 15. ECB Rate Hike: The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate 25 bps to 2.50% as Iran-linked energy prices keep inflation pressures elevated. Migration & Borders: Frontex reports a 35% drop in irregular entries year-on-year, while the Ceuta crisis still clouds the numbers; Hungary and the Czech Republic also question EU aid to Spain over Ceuta. Space Security Push: Macron and von der Leyen urge stronger EU space governance and autonomy, as Bulgaria and France sign a space cooperation deal. UK-EU Gibraltar: Gibraltar marks National Day with renewed UK assurances that the UK-EU treaty won’t change British sovereignty commitments. Ukraine Secure Comms: The EU begins talks with Ukraine to connect to GOVSATCOM and future IRIS² secure satellite networks. Sports Governance: France withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid.
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