AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Enforcement: The EU hit AliExpress with a record €550m ($629m) fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to stop illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods, saying products stayed up for weeks and risk checks were too weak; AliExpress says it will appeal. Energy Policy: The Commission recommends a three-year pause on methane penalties for oil and gas importers, citing energy security pressures after the US-Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz tensions. UK Politics: Andy Burnham became the UK prime minister, promising a “10-year plan” and pledging to end rough sleeping, after Keir Starmer stepped down. Border Chaos: The EU’s Entry-Exit System is blamed for hours-long queues at some Schengen borders, while several non-Schengen destinations remain an option for travellers. Public Health: ECDC warns gonorrhoea is increasingly resistant to ceftriaxone across Europe, raising the risk of fewer treatment options. Safety & Consumer Watch: Greece issued a recall for squishy “dumpling” toys over cancer-causing benzene levels. Ukraine Support: Von der Leyen spoke by phone with Ukraine’s new PM Serhii Koretskyi, reaffirming backing for reforms and a drone deal.
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