AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSanctions & Trade Compliance: The UK, followed by France and Canada, announced bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, targeting companies providing services tied to settlement expansion (construction, infrastructure, financing, real estate). Energy Transition Watch: A new EU audit says REPowerEU has stalled since launch, with member states committing only about €54.3bn by spring 2026—less than a fifth—leaving Europe exposed to energy shocks. Belgium Industry & Infrastructure: Elia Transmission Belgium secured financing for the Princess Elisabeth Island grid project, a key step for offshore power build-out in the North Sea. Autonomous Mobility in Europe: WeRide, Uber and AVOMO won Spain’s first Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicle operation license for Madrid robotaxi trials, with commercial rollout planned for 2026. Logistics & Security: French customs seized nearly 3.9 tons of cocaine worth about €225m in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana, with part of the shipment reportedly destined for Antwerp. Regulatory Tech: Belgium’s rail driver shortage remains a major constraint across Europe, with CER warning 30–40% of the workforce could retire by 2035.
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