AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeatwave Fallout: Europe’s record-breaking June heat dome is pushing health systems to the limit, with Germany hitting a new high of 41.3C, France reporting heat-linked drownings and emergency spikes, and cities tightening rules like public alcohol bans as temperatures shift east. EU Digital Showdown: US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on any country taxing US digital services, while the EU warns it will respond to defend regulatory autonomy. Crypto Under MiCA: With the July 1 transition deadline looming, crypto firms are choosing license hubs across the bloc; ESMA is also telling unauthorised providers to wind down. Crime Networks: Europol says Europe’s most dangerous gangs have swelled to about 400,000 members across 731 “most threatening” networks. EU Presidency Watch: Ireland’s EU Council presidency begins July 1, aiming to deliver the “One Europe, One Market” agenda on competitiveness, trade, energy and digital/AI. Trade & Markets: Gas prices edge up after Hormuz tensions; in Europe’s business news, Auchan Hungary is fully owned by Indotek after buying the remaining stake.
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