AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoUnrest: France imposed partial curfews after weekend riots and looting, with further protests called; demonstrations have also spread to Italy, Belgium, Albania and Portugal amid anger over living costs, housing and public services. European shares and the euro fell as investors weighed the political and economic fallout. Digital Independence: Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are exploring a joint satellite-phone venture, as Europe seeks alternatives to Starlink after service restrictions affected Ukraine. EU Partnerships: The EU signed an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino, opening access to the bloc’s internal market and expanding cooperation in areas including research, education and culture. Biodiversity: A study finds declines in most European wild bee species and about half of hoverfly species, raising concerns for ecosystems and crops that depend on pollination. Health Industry: Greece is targeting pharmaceutical manufacturing and research investment, with a €1.8 billion industry plan proposing 10 factories, 14 research facilities and 5,500 jobs by 2028.
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