AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Resilience: Mastercard will require new cards and payment terminals across Europe to support offline payments in 2027, helping people pay for essentials during power or network outages. Space and Ukraine: EU leaders say Europe must reduce its reliance on Starlink as Ukraine faces possible cuts to US support; the bloc’s own satellite system is expected to begin launching in 2029. Automotive Industry: France and Germany agreed on a joint plan to support European carmakers, pairing more flexibility on emissions rules with incentives for local production and innovation. AI Research: The European Commission launched its RAISE initiative to bring more private-sector support to AI research, as the EU faces pressure to strengthen its tech capabilities. Critical Infrastructure: A network fault disrupted Italian air traffic for hours, while a separate cyberattack hit supermarket refrigeration systems in France and other European countries, underscoring risks to essential services. Nuclear Energy: Poland has begun procuring long-lead items for its first nuclear plant, a step toward a planned 2036 start.
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