AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Tech Sovereignty: The bloc is preparing a wide-ranging push to reduce reliance on US digital firms and Chinese chips, with new rules on chips, cloud and AI aimed at cutting “kill switch” fears. Ukraine Protection: EU capitals are weighing whether to extend temporary protection but narrow it, including possible exclusion of military-age Ukrainian men for new applicants. Russian Oil Sanctions: Brussels is considering temporarily freezing the Russian oil price cap as Iran-linked turmoil and Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten fuel supplies and higher prices. Crypto Tax Plan: An internal EU document proposes a 0.1% tax on crypto transactions to raise €3–4B a year for the 2028-2034 budget, pending unanimous approval. Middle East Sanctions: The EU expanded sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including Hamas Politburo members; Yemen condemned the move. EU–Turkey COP31 Row: The Commission says Turkey’s exclusion of Cyprus from COP31 prep is “unacceptable.” Corporate EV Incentives: A Reuters/T&E review finds only nine EU states clearly incentivise company EVs, leaving many with weak or no effective tax support.
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