AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoDigital Markets Act: The EU ordered Google to open Android for rival AI assistants and to share anonymised Google Search data with eligible competitors, with changes due by 2027, as Google warns the move could harm privacy and security. EU Justice & Corruption: Greece’s farm subsidy scandal has escalated, with EU prosecutors indicting four acting lawmakers and 22 people in total over alleged fake land and livestock claims tied to EU funds. Russia Sanctions Deadlock: EU member states failed to agree on a new Russia sanctions package after three days, pushing talks to 22 July, with disputes over seafood curbs and LNG trading. Sports Diplomacy: The IOC defended its provisional reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee after EU countries urged funding cuts, saying the decision is limited and tied to removing regional bodies from occupied Ukrainian territories. Migration & Visas: The EU’s internal affairs commissioner said member states should cut the number of visas issued to Russians, calling current levels “still too many” given support for Ukraine. Trade & Industry: Bangladesh apparel exports to the EU fell 18.9% in Jan–May, while Türkiye’s exports to the EU rose 4.7% in H1 2026. Environment & Biosecurity: A devastating ash beetle has been detected in Hungary and Slovakia for the first time in the EU, triggering monitoring and trap orders. Tech Regulation: The EU approved X’s Digital Services Act action plan after its earlier €120m fine, focusing on transparency and researchers’ access.
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