AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Trade Defence Push: EU ministers are debating tougher trade defence tools against China as “China shock 2.0” fears grow, with the bloc’s goods deficit with Beijing topping €360bn and millions of jobs flagged as at risk. Digital Sovereignty & Big Tech: Brussels is also weighing rules to curb foreign dominance in cloud, AI and satellite services, while Temu faces a €200m fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to stop illegal products. Middle East Energy Shock: Europe is preparing for Strait of Hormuz disruption fallout, with the IEA warning that easing Russian energy sanctions would be a “major mistake” amid soaring oil and gas prices. Security Cooperation: Norway and France signed a mutual defence pact, and EU sanctions expanded against extremist Israeli settler groups and Hamas Politburo members. EU Budget Governance: Capitals are pushing back on how the Commission uses aid money to smooth trade deals, demanding tighter control over spending powers. Armenia’s Pivot: Russian officials accuse Yerevan of using ties with Moscow as a tactical bridge while reorienting toward the EU. Health & Access: Cyprus lags on innovative medicines availability, with only 66 of 168 new EU-approved treatments accessible there. Real Assets Investing: Stoneshield Capital closed Opportunity Fund IV at €1.5bn, betting on European energy infrastructure and residential living.
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