AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutonomous Mobility: Pony.ai and Verne launched fully driverless robotaxi passenger testing on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, on a 22 km route linking their HQ to Franjo Tuđman Airport, building on a Europe-first commercial plan with Uber. Ukraine & Security: Russia’s Putin warned that any European troop deployment in Ukraine would mean “war with Russia,” while strikes hit Ukraine’s power grid and cities including Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih and Odesa. EU Tech & Safety: The European Commission is preparing new rules to curb children’s social media use, with options including limits for under-13s or bans up to age 15, aiming to target risky features rather than a full ban. Trade & Industry: EU-India talks face friction over an aluminium scrap export levy, as India pushed for exemptions while Brussels pauses the plan’s original form. Energy & Risk: ESB warned investors about potential physical attacks on energy assets, citing “state actor” threats amid Europe-wide sabotage concerns. BRICS Watch: BRICS’ 18th summit in New Delhi spotlights trade tensions and a push for a new global order, with Putin using the platform to blame Western “systemic mistakes” for Europe’s turmoil.
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