AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Russia Sanctions: EU ambassadors have agreed a political deal on the 21st sanctions package, keeping a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap and adding measures targeting finance, crypto and the “shadow fleet,” with a compromise that lets Russian LNG be transferred to third countries for a year (with automatic renewal) after Greece’s objections were eased. Markets & Energy: European stocks edged higher earlier in the day as UK inflation cooled, but tech dragged later; oil rose after renewed US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, keeping investors focused on the ECB meeting. Digital Euro: A new push for the digital euro frames the project as a way to reduce dependence on US card networks, with Parliament backing the legislative position and talks expected to conclude by end-2026. Online Child Protection: France moved first in Europe by banning social media access for under-15s, a move Macron and von der Leyen discussed as part of stricter platform rules. Local Governance: Cheltenham council plans to review whether heavier, larger vehicles should face higher parking charges amid “carspreading” concerns. Human Rights: Council of Europe’s rights chief urged Romania to strengthen long-term elderly care, including better rights recognition, funding and inspections. Moldova Politics: Moldova’s parliament elected investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister, backing a pro-EU reform push. Competition Watch: Paramount Skydance won EU antitrust approval for its Warner Bros Discovery deal after agreeing to drop a European distribution joint venture with Universal.
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