AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Budget & Security Talks: European Council President António Costa met PM Rumen Radev in Sofia on the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence and enlargement, with Costa warning there’s no budget deal without new EU income. Russia Pressure & Defence Readiness: Lithuania’s foreign minister said EU deterrence hasn’t stopped attacks after the Leipzig drone plot; the EU’s auditors also warn defence readiness by 2030 is still in doubt due to fragmented systems and reliance on the US. Customs Overhaul for E-commerce: The Council backed customs modernization, treating non-EU e-commerce sellers as importers and adding a handling fee for small parcels from 1 November. Brazil Meat Ban Fallout: The EU’s suspension of Brazilian animal imports over antibiotic concerns is now in force, sparking scramble and legal/industry pushback. Armenia Trade Relief: The EU approved temporary tariff liberalisation for about 80% of Armenian exports to counter Russian restrictions. Digital Rules Hit Big Tech: Brussels set stricter DSA oversight for ChatGPT and other major platforms, while EU lawmakers push for stronger child protections. Travel Chaos Risk: Airlines warn fingerprint checks under the EES could bring queues back as flexibility ends. Politics Watch: German state elections could boost AfD momentum, with Sachsen-Anhalt polls pointing to major gains.
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