AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAerospace R&D Boost: The European Investment Bank and Airbus signed a €1.1bn loan (part of a wider €3bn package) to back advanced commercial aviation tech and defence-related systems across France, Germany and Spain. Heatwave Pressure on Public Finances: France’s record heat is hitting budgets and services, with power strain and widespread disruption adding to government costs. EU Immigration Policy in Focus: Spain’s migrant regularisation drive ends Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands of applications assessed and final paperwork now under the clock. UK Hospitality Under Strain: New survey data says nearly a quarter of UK pubs and restaurants are losing money, as a push grows for a VAT cut from 20% to 10%. EU Trade Compliance: A push is growing for the EU to treat a ban on trade with Israel’s illegal settlements as a legal obligation, not an “option.” Safety and Security: Germany saw a deadly shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, with police detaining suspects and citing a family-related motive. Energy Storage Deal: EDF-led consortium signed Oman plans for a 2,000 MW pumped hydro project to stabilise grids and scale renewables. Sports for Development: Chefchaouen’s “Fútbol Más Festival” runs July 1-4, using football training to support youth development.
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