AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Euro & Banking Resilience: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot, with Cyprus’s Bank of Cyprus and JCC Payment Systems among the early testers, as the bank also pushes lenders to draft plans against AI-driven cyber threats. EU Enlargement Momentum: Montenegro provisionally closed two more EU accession chapters, while Moldova’s talks advanced with Cluster 6 opening—both framed as “super Tuesday” momentum under the Irish presidency. Ukraine Defence Push: Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives as strikes continue and Europe steps up support. Gibraltar Deal in Action: Border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have been lifted, but Britons entering Gibraltar face biometric checks under the new post-Brexit setup. Middle East & Sanctions Pressure: The EU gathered €900m in pledges for Gaza reconstruction, while member states clash over how far to go on trade curbs tied to Israeli settlements. Energy & Markets: EU imports of Russian LNG hit record levels ahead of the 2027 ban, and oil-market jitters tied to Hormuz tensions keep traders cautious. India-EU Talks: Jaishankar met EU leaders in Brussels and Belgium to deepen trade, technology and maritime security cooperation. Tech & Sovereignty: EU lawmakers and officials keep pressing for cyber and AI independence, including calls for tighter controls on children’s social media access.
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