AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU trade talks: Business leaders from nearly 30 European firms will visit Kuala Lumpur next week as Malaysia-EU FTA negotiations push toward a 2027 target, with focus on AI, advanced manufacturing, health, clean energy and infrastructure. Malta climate support: Malta’s Social Climate Plan was approved, unlocking €60.6m (with €45.4m from the EU Social Climate Fund) to cut energy and transport poverty via housing upgrades, renewables and community transport. Ukraine war and airspace: Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage killed at least 13 in Ukraine; Poland is also investigating a reported airspace violation after debris was found near Tarnawa-Kolonia. Poland-EU politics: A new poll shows support for Ukraine’s EU accession has fallen to 50% in Poland, with opposition highest among right-wing voters and young adults. Wildfires across Europe: France, Spain and Portugal have evacuated more than 300,000 people as the EU braces for what could be its worst wildfire season on record; Luxembourg is sending firefighting support to France. Aviation deal: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted binding offers for a 44.9% stake in TAP, moving the contest into a decisive phase. AI regulation in Ireland: Ireland appointed Paul Byrne as CEO of the new AI Office to implement the EU AI Act, with new obligations starting 2 August. Energy markets: Shell’s Q2 profit more than doubled as higher oil and gas prices boosted trading margins.
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