AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCorporate Accountability: Oxfam Intermón says Europe’s 100 biggest firms handed out about 70% of profits to shareholders in 2022-2024, deepening inequality and underfunding wages and climate action. Public Finance Oversight: Spain’s Court of Auditors defends in Congress its finding that the government used nearly €2.4bn in unused EU credits to cover pension payments, drawing legal and procedural criticism. EU-Ukraine Support: EU officials say the €90bn Ukraine loan is ready to roll out, with the first €5.9bn tranche earmarked for drones, alongside plans for new Russia sanctions. Defence & Geopolitics: Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement allowing French troop deployment; Turkish Cypriot leaders warn it could destabilise the Eastern Mediterranean. Trade & Industry: The EU’s new steel quota rules due 1 July could “kill” Ukraine’s steel sector, according to Metinvest, as quotas tighten and tariffs rise. Tech & Regulation: Apple says Siri AI on iOS/iPadOS will be indefinitely delayed in the EU due to Digital Markets Act disputes. Local Governance & Housing: Britain may move to curb London councils “dumping” homeless families far away, after reports of unlawful out-of-area placements. Energy Transition: Airbus, Safran, Technip Energies and Tereos back a Dunkirk SAF venture targeting 160,000 tons a year, aiming to cut aviation emissions. AI Uptake: Belgium reports over a third of businesses using AI, placing it among Europe’s top performers.
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