AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoEU Border Rules: From Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) returns to full rollout, risking longer queues for travellers as biometric checks resume after earlier suspensions. Energy & Inflation: The ECB is expected to lift rates again as eurozone inflation hits 3.3% and energy costs stay elevated amid Middle East tensions. Space Autonomy: Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit from Arctic Norway, a milestone for Europe’s independent satellite launch ambitions. Migration Policy: Five EU states push ahead with plans for offshore “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers, aiming for agreements with third countries by year-end. Trade & Sanctions: France urges the EU to restrict trade with illegal Israeli settlements, while EU-Russia diplomacy remains deadlocked as Moscow dismisses EU “peace” calls. Supply Chains: India is emerging as a key diesel supplier to Europe, filling gaps as Russian exports slump and US shipments weaken. Industry & Regulation: European plastics recyclers demand “Made in Europe” rules in the Packaging Waste Regulation implementation to protect domestic recyclers from imports. Geopolitics: Ursula von der Leyen heads to Greenland to deepen Arctic ties as the territory draws renewed US attention.
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