AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgium–Africa Trade Push: President William Ruto used the Kenya–Belgium Business Forum in Brussels to pitch Kenya as a gateway to Africa, urging Belgian and Benelux firms to invest in value addition and manufacturing locally, with sectors including agribusiness, logistics, tech, clean energy and the circular economy. EU Investment Boost: Ruto also announced new EU-backed commitments worth Ksh20bn+ for Kenya’s digital transformation and connectivity, including support for the Blue Raman submarine cable expansion. Belgian Industry & Food Exports: China has granted fresh market access for Belgian apples after customs confirmed they meet phytosanitary requirements, following protocol talks that began in 2019. Energy Transition Debate: A study warns that loosening EU CO2 limits for electric cars could slow EV uptake and raise annual fossil-fuel costs by about €28bn by 2040, with knock-on effects for renewables investment. Autonomous Mobility Regulation: EU ministers backed a common framework for large-scale cross-border autonomous vehicle testing, with Belgium among the signatories, aiming to reduce fragmented national rules for freight and public transport trials.
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