AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU-Canada Security & Trade: Canada is seeking to join the EU’s €90bn Ukraine loan, with talks underway and the aim of letting Kyiv buy weapons from Canadian firms. EU Banking Push: EU officials in Dublin say European banks need bigger scale and deeper capital markets to compete with the US, warning that political friction still blocks cross-border deals. China Trade Curbs: The EU is tightening measures on Chinese steel and EV-linked supply chains, while also seeking talks—raising doubts about how sincere the outreach is. Climate Pressure in Switzerland: Thousands protested in Geneva and Lausanne over “inaction” on global warming, after a European Court of Human Rights ruling that Switzerland failed to do enough. Energy Crunch & War Risk: Russia’s Dmitriev claims Europe faces its worst energy crisis; meanwhile Macron warns of intensifying Russian hybrid attacks and France plans a G7 energy meeting as fuel prices spike. AI Meets Power Limits: An IMF note says AI could lift EU productivity but may widen inequality and strain power networks, as data centres’ electricity demand accelerates. EU Kids Act: The Commission details rules to restrict children’s social media and AI chatbot use, including limits for under-13s.
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