AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Defence: EU defence ministers meet in Nicosia as maritime security, Iran-linked sanctions and support for Ukraine take centre stage, including steps to curb Russia’s “shadow fleet” and expand naval boarding. Tech Sovereignty: The European Commission unveils a sweeping tech sovereignty push to cut digital dependency and boost AI power, including Chips Act 2.0, a cloud-and-AI plan and a new open-source strategy. EU–China Trade: Experts warn the EU’s “de-risking” protectionism could backfire, with new friction tied to cybersecurity and procurement rules. AI Governance: Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA and the World Bank hold AI governance talks in Belgium and Germany, with the EU AI Act front and centre. Energy & Industry: India’s energy demand surge is set to reshape global markets, while Europe’s green economy jobs keep growing. Mobility & Space: OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone satellite trials in Germany using cellular spectrum, and Turkish firms expand autonomous bus pilots abroad. Travel Disruption: Iata warns Britons face up to six-hour passport-control waits this summer after the EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout. Health: Sanofi’s Sarclisa gets EU approval in a subcutaneous on-body injector format for multiple myeloma.
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