AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–EU Trade Tensions: The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany over “persistent underpayment” for innovative pharma, raising the risk of new tariffs and more pressure on European drug pricing. EU Trade Policy: EU leaders also backed stronger trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports, while still calling for “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. Energy Security: Europe is weighing alternative routes after the Iran-war fuel shock, with renewed focus on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. Power Storage Push: Germany’s Tesvolt secured approval for a 60 MW/190 MWh battery project, a sign of how fast Europe is scaling grid flexibility. Migration Snapshot: A new study says Europe’s refugee and asylum-seeker population stabilised in 2025 as asylum applications fell for a second year. Tech & Defence: Sweden is urging a no vote on Tesla’s supervised self-driving rollout unless speed-limit overreach is disabled, while Europe also highlights “wingman” drone efforts to bolster defence autonomy. Wealth & Society: Ultra-rich numbers keep rising across Europe, even as wealth inequality remains stark. Ukraine Path: The EU has moved into real accession negotiations for Ukraine, with implementation and anti-corruption benchmarks now front and centre.
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