AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEU Budget Fight: EU leaders agreed the structure for the next 2028–2034 budget, but the €2tn scale is still contested, with Germany and other “frugal” states pushing for cuts and new revenue sources while Ireland is tasked to propose options by October. EU–China Trade: Brussels is weighing tougher trade defenses as China’s surplus and overcapacity concerns grow, alongside discussions on reducing strategic economic dependence. Open-Source AI: The Commission picked the EUROPA consortium to build a frontier open model spanning all 24 EU languages, aiming to strengthen European AI sovereignty. Climate in Cities: A new Antwerp-led project will test heat adaptation using home sensors and “climate ambassadors,” including migrants’ coping knowledge. Health & Food Rules: The EU’s BPA ban for food packaging takes effect from July 2026. Defense Tech: Ukraine’s The Fourth Law and Lithuania’s RSI Europe signed a deal to jointly manufacture drones in Lithuania, with thousands expected. Water & Sanitation: The EU and AFD signed €12.5m for Lake Victoria water and sanitation upgrades in Mwanza, targeting hundreds of thousands of people. Markets: Europe’s stocks edged down as investors digested the shifting global mood after US-Iran talks.
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