AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Council Presidency: Ireland takes over the rotating Presidency of the European Council today, with Dublin setting out a six-month agenda on competitiveness, values and security, and pushing work on the next EU budget (MFF 2028–2034) while hosting leaders including Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the opening ceremony in Dublin Castle. EU Trade & Customs: Brussels moves to curb cheap online imports by ending the duty-free treatment for low-value parcels and adding a temporary €3 levy per item (effective July 1), targeting the surge in small shipments from platforms such as Shein and Temu. Heat & Infrastructure: As Europe’s heatwave intensifies, a new analysis finds most cities lack enough nearby tree canopy for meaningful cooling, while another report highlights why many homes still avoid air conditioning despite grid strain. Ukraine & Migration Protection: The EU’s Ukraine envoy backs aligning temporary protection rules with Ukrainian conscription obligations, tightening access for men of service age. EU–China Dialogue: China urges dialogue to resolve trade disputes after talks in Brussels with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. Business & Finance: Tesla expects a rebound in deliveries on improving European demand; and Eurobank unveils a €1bn digital banking push focused on AI and customer journeys.
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