AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Delivery Push: Ireland’s government will back “shovel-ready” local planning for road, water and energy projects tied to 86,000 new homes, with €862m in capital and pressure to move fast or lose funding. Sexual Health Alarm: The ECDC says STIs hit record levels in 2024, driven by big jumps in gonorrhoea and syphilis, warning of infertility risks and urging testing and prevention. EU Trade Politics: The European Parliament ratified a deal cutting tariffs on U.S. imports through 2029, with a safeguard to suspend cuts if the U.S. breaches terms. Pharma Regulation Leap: Korea completed its first joint biopharmaceutical review with EMA-linked regulators under the OPEN framework, aiming to speed multinational approvals. Israel Pressure on EU: Former European leaders urge the EU to act over Israel’s Gaza conduct, including suspending trade preferences and banning settlement-linked trade. Digital Identity in the Baltics: iDenfy says Baltic clients can now verify identity via mobile IDs with eIDAS High assurance, as mobile credentials gain legal weight. Water Pollution Row: Thames Water discharged untreated sewage into the Thames for over 14 hours in West London, sparking fresh political pressure. Defence Cooperation: Germany and Poland are set to sign a new defence agreement to deepen Baltic and eastern-flank protection as Russia tensions persist.
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