AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Sanctions Strain: Support for the EU’s next Russia sanctions package is weakening as member states push for carve-outs that protect key industries, with diplomats warning unity is getting harder to sustain. Textile Circular Economy: From 19 July, large companies must stop destroying unsold clothes, shoes and accessories, switching to resale or donation, with limited exceptions. Inflation Watch: Eurostat reports EU inflation easing to 2.9% in June and euro area to 2.8%, but Romania remains the outlier at 9.2%. Rule of Law: The Commission’s rule-of-law reporting flags Bulgaria’s weak corruption prosecutions and low public trust in justice. Culture Jobs: A new EU culture snapshot shows 8.9 million people employed in culture in 2025, with the highest shares in the Netherlands, Estonia and Malta. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila to address worsening Iran tensions, with the EU among dialogue partners. Tech Regulation: The EU’s push to curb AI and platform power continues, including fresh pressure on Google and Apple over AI access and data sharing.
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