AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFrance’s Student Unrest: School blockades and protests continue, driven by overcrowded classrooms and fears that spending cuts will hit education; demonstrations have also spread to Belgium and Italy. EU Budget Row: Ireland has proposed cutting the bloc’s next long-term budget by about €141 billion, prompting resistance from Germany and France over spending priorities. China-EU Trade: Brussels and Beijing agreed to keep talks going and explore tariff reductions, easing pressure over trade barriers. Germany’s Demographic Shift: A new study projects the population will fall from 83.5 million to about 81.8 million by 2045, with the working-age population shrinking 4.7%. Tourism Outlook: Travel and tourism contributed almost $3 trillion to Europe’s economy in 2025 and is forecast to grow 3.1% this year, outpacing the wider economy. UK Growth: S&P raised its 2026 UK GDP forecast to 1.3%, citing resilient consumer spending and services.
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