AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoHeat Death Toll: EuroMomo estimates Europe saw over 32,000 excess deaths between mid-July and mid-August, with AFP counts pointing to 33,000 heat-related deaths across eight countries as drought and wildfires worsen. Wildfire Response: About 1,000 people were evacuated near Gátova in eastern Spain after a lightning-sparked blaze burned 400+ hectares, while heavy rain also triggered flooding and injuries on the Costa Daurada. Energy Tax Push: Six EU finance ministers renewed calls for an EU-wide excess profit tax on oil firms, arguing current measures haven’t stabilized prices for households and businesses. EU Tax Transparency: Apple disclosed country-by-country EU tax payments under new rules, including a reported $17.1bn income tax bill in Ireland after an EC state-aid ruling. Defense & Drones: Saab unveiled the A3-001 autonomous fighter concept for teaming with Gripen jets, while Japan’s major defense firms step up drone development. Trade & Industry: Ignis and Acciona formalized a Segovia data centre joint venture with an adjacent solar plant, and EU packaging rules are forcing Vietnamese exporters to redesign for recyclability and recycled content.
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