AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Exports: Poland and Hungary are finding new export demand tied to the AI boom, with AI-linked goods (servers, electronics and related equipment) rising faster than other categories as supply chains expand beyond classic manufacturing. Wildlife & Food Security: Europe is debating easing cormorant culling rules after the species rebounded from near-extinction, with fishers calling the impact a “chainsaw massacre” and conservationists warning against overreach. Climate & Health: Wildfires across western and central Europe are worsening air quality, and smoke can travel hundreds of kilometres—so health guidance focuses on protecting lungs from PM2.5 and other pollutants. Mountaineering Tragedy: Two Czech climbers died in Mont Blanc’s “Death Couloir” after falling rocks, underlining how extreme heat can raise rockfall risk. EV Momentum: Europe’s battery-electric market keeps accelerating: June registrations jumped 39.5% year-on-year, pushing first-half totals past 1.2 million and setting new highs in several Central European markets. Energy Security: Slovakia says Azerbaijan is a key long-term gas partner as the EU plans to phase out Russian gas after 2027, with cooperation framed as partnership rather than sales. EU Enlargement: Four candidates—Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Ukraine—moved forward in EU accession talks, with “Super Tuesday” style progress in Brussels. Central Europe Business: Hungary reopened its 30% film production tax incentive applications, aiming to keep the country competitive for major Hollywood shoots.
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