AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Circular Push: The European Environment Agency says scaling circular economy actions could cut the EU’s climate impact by 22%, biodiversity loss by 19% and air pollution by 25%, while easing dependence on imported raw materials. Ireland Governance Shake-up: Ireland approved a Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill that puts the Comptroller and Auditor General in charge of auditing RTÉ, tightening oversight and transparency. G7 Finance Talks: G7 ministers in Paris pledged cooperation on trade imbalances and warned of “heightened risks,” with pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and keep sanctions pressure on Russia. Russia Sanctions Roadmap: EU ambassadors are set to debate a targeted “mini-package” to expand blacklists and hit Russia’s shadow-fleet logistics, while diplomats weigh moving renewals from six months to one year. Steel Protection: The European Parliament backed stricter steel import rules, nearly halving duty-free quotas and raising duties on out-of-quota steel. AI for Regulated Firms: Enkrypt AI and Ascent Business Partners announced a deal aimed at speeding AI deployment in regulated enterprises without breaking governance rules.
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