AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals: Serbia’s stalled Jadar lithium project shows that EU strategic status cannot replace public consent, as environmental groups challenge its designation under the Critical Raw Materials Act. Chip Design: The EU is putting €525 million into chip startups and design tools; European firms currently account for less than 1% of global chip-design revenue. Cars & Climate: Parliament’s environment committee backed easing the 2035 car emissions target from a 100% to an 87.5% reduction, with credits for low-carbon steel and other measures. Energy Security: Low EU gas stocks leave a thinner buffer against supply shocks, while rising energy costs are squeezing households, including in Cyprus and Bulgaria. Cybersecurity: Attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have caused disruption and food waste, exposing weak protections around critical infrastructure. Clean Air: A new analysis finds 46% of European cities exceed upcoming EU pollution limits, with major action needed before standards become mandatory in 2030.
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