AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: WHO says Europe has logged over 1,300 heat-related excess deaths since 21 June, with more than 150 million people affected as roads buckle, tram lines melt, and hospitals strain across the UK, France and beyond. Public Health & Cooling Debate: Officials warn heat is a “silent killer,” and the air-conditioning fight is getting louder as experts argue long-term solutions must go beyond installing more units. EU-Tax Integrity: Ireland is accused by an EPPO deputy chief prosecutor of being a hub for shell companies used in VAT fraud and money laundering, with “carousel” schemes and misdeclared goods. EU–Turkey Diplomacy: EU enlargement, migration and foreign-policy chiefs are in Turkey ahead of the NATO summit, aiming to reset relations in a more volatile geopolitical environment. Transport & Cities: A study warns bigger cars and SUVs could cost European cities thousands of on-street parking spaces by 2040, adding pressure to already tight urban planning. Business Tech: CARUSO and Polestar partner to bring standardized in-vehicle EV data to B2B fleets via a secure API. Hospitality Pressure (UK): New survey data finds nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants are losing money, as chefs and trade bodies push for a VAT cut from 20% to 10%.
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