AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Tech Sovereignty: Brussels is preparing rules to cut reliance on US cloud services and Chinese chips, aiming to reduce “kill switch” risk and boost European alternatives. AI Infrastructure Push: SoftBank plans up to €75bn for AI data centres in France, starting with 3.1GW in Hauts-de-France and linking AI compute with robotics manufacturing. Lebanon Crisis: Israel ordered troops to expand further into Lebanon after taking Beaufort Castle, while France pressed for an emergency UN Security Council meeting and the US floated a phased ceasefire sequence. EU Migration Hardening: The bloc is edging toward tougher deportation “return hubs” outside the EU for failed asylum seekers, raising fears of offshore detention. Ukraine Protection Debate: EU capitals are considering excluding Ukrainian men of conscription age from extended temporary protection. Greece CAP Talks: Athens is fighting for at least current, possibly higher, Common Agricultural Policy funding for 2028-2034 amid pressure for budget reshuffles. Civil Defence in the Baltics: New reporting shows civilians across the region training for drone and invasion scenarios as rearmament reshapes everyday preparedness. Business & Regulation: Spain’s competition watchdog questions proposed textile waste rules as unrealistic for SMEs.
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