AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Antitrust: The EU’s top court has upheld a €4.125bn Google fine over Android practices, ending Google’s eight-year fight and clearing the way for more lawsuits. Online Retail Crackdown: From 1 July, the EU’s new €3 customs duty for low-value parcels hits Temu and Shein, with fees charged per item category and possible extra handling costs. Travel Rules Under Strain: Airports and airlines warn the EES biometric system is still causing summer bottlenecks, with some destinations considering exemptions for Brits. AI Accountability: A new debate over who is liable when AI systems get it wrong is gaining momentum as GDPR slows some AI releases in the EU. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured noodles has spread across 14 countries, with over 100 cases reported. Security & Defence: Ukraine says it will buy 100 Patriot missiles using a $1bn EU loan, as it seeks to replenish interceptors. Migration Policy: Some EU states are again discussing “return hubs” outside the bloc, including Rwanda and Uzbekistan, for rejected asylum seekers. Trade & Industry: Germany signals a tougher stance on defending trade and speeding EU anti-dumping action, while EU-China talks aim to avert a wider trade fight.
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