AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Carbon Market: Eurelectric urges MEPs to keep a predictable, meaningful ETS as Parliament begins talks on the emissions trading system review, warning against volatility that could derail clean power investment. Research & Innovation: The Commission adds €210m for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, backing 700+ researchers, while a new report calls for Europe to scale up research and innovation to stay competitive. Security & Tech: European intelligence services are issuing sharper public warnings on vulnerabilities in connected cars and university research links, as elections approach; meanwhile, a coalition pushes the EU “Digital Omnibus” to protect voluntary, secure biometrics in travel. Climate & Energy: Germany’s fossil-fuel phaseout pledge by 2045 is set against wider climate pressure, while EU carbon-market negotiations and methane-rule delays keep the spotlight on emissions policy. Housing & Society: Spain’s eviction-driven protests highlight enforcement gaps around the right to housing, with social housing still far too low. Payments Sovereignty: European payments groups (Bizum, Bancomat, Wero and others) launch a cross-border network to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard. Latvia Vote: Latvia heads to elections with Russia threat driving support for a pro-Western, pro-Ukraine course. France Debt: France’s public debt hits 119% of GDP, sharpening scrutiny ahead of the 2027 election.
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