AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Circular Economy Push: The EU activates rules requiring 25% recycled plastic in new cars by 2036, with an interim 15% target in six years and extra steps to make vehicles easier to disassemble and recycle. Markets & Energy Mood: European shares edged up as oil prices fell and U.S. inflation data eased rate-hike worries, though Hormuz disruption kept geopolitics in focus. Banking Union Debate: Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis warns that banking fragmentation is now a strategic vulnerability that could weaken Europe’s ability to fund its future. ECB in the Spotlight: The ECB and Hessischer Rundfunk stage Europa Open Air in Frankfurt, with an ECB stand showcasing shortlisted euro banknote design themes. Cyprus Procurement: Cyprus’ central bank extended the deadline for minting and delivering collector euro coins to September 25, 2026. Russia Election Pressure: Russia’s Supreme Court banned the anti-war Yabloko party from next month’s Duma ballots. Climate Hit Agriculture: Drought across Europe is damaging crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn, with analysts warning of major economic costs. Tech & Privacy: Revolut plans airport VIP lounges starting in Copenhagen in 2027, expanding its physical footprint.
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