AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Fallout: Western Europe logged its hottest June-July on record as Copernicus links extreme heat, drought and wildfires to climate change, with low soil moisture and river flows hitting shipping, irrigation and power. Energy Strain: With rivers running low, nuclear cooling risks are back in focus, while Triodos warns the disruption could shave about 1% off EU growth in 2026. Water Crisis: The Rhine is near an 80-year low, forcing curbed shipping and restrictions, while the Danube’s low levels threaten transport and electricity generation. Markets Watch: European stocks were steady as investors weighed elevated oil prices tied to Hormuz uncertainty and a busy data calendar. EU Foreign Policy Gridlock: Brussels debate over moving from unanimity to qualified majority voting in foreign policy shows how hard it is to break veto politics in practice. UK-EU Reset: Labour’s Brexit negotiator Hamish Falconer says he wants a deeper, more ambitious relationship with the EU within manifesto red lines. Tech & Jobs: Vertiv plans 300 new jobs in Donegal as demand grows for AI and hyperscale data-centre infrastructure. AI Safety Concern: Scientists warn AI-created biology could be misused, calling for stronger safeguards. Business Moves: OpenNebula Systems joins VAST Cosmos to support sovereign AI infrastructure, while Oculis buys Accure’s Privosegtor rights to boost its neuro-ophthalmology pipeline.
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