AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoEU Climate Row: Brussels faces fresh backlash after it proposed loosening the EU Emissions Trading System, with ten member states pushing for weaker carbon rules and others warning the changes could undercut wildfire-hit Europe’s decarbonisation push. Wildfires & Heat: A wildfire on France’s Mediterranean coast near Fréjus forced hamlet evacuations and disrupted rail links, blamed on record heat, drought and fast-moving conditions. Fashion Waste Crackdown: From Sunday, EU rules ban large firms from destroying unsold clothes and shoes, requiring resale or donation with limited exceptions. Travel Disruption: Ryanair warned Manchester passengers to expect “significant” queues at 16 airports tied to the EU Entry/Exit System, with delays that could last into the next two years. Tech Regulation: The EU is pressing Google and Apple to open smartphone AI access to rivals under the Digital Markets Act, setting up a new fight over privacy and device security. Energy Corridors: Iraq is studying a pipeline from Basra and Kirkuk to Mediterranean ports in Türkiye and Syria to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. EU–India Trade Push: Piyush Goyal’s Europe tour ended with both sides reaffirming early signing and implementation of the India-EU free trade deal.
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