AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Digital Enforcement: The European Commission hit AliExpress with a record €550m fine under the Digital Services Act over illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods, saying risks weren’t handled systematically and many items stayed up for weeks. Border Tech & Travel: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is causing longer waits for UK travellers, with airport bosses warning some queues have roughly tripled. Defence Innovation: The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance named Munich’s Quantum Systems as a founding member, aiming to turn battlefield drone lessons into next-gen capabilities. AI Infrastructure in Spain: EdgeMode and partners presented the €3bn DC MALPICA 300 MW plan for two AI data centres in Castilla-La Mancha. Life Sciences (Germany/Europe): Merck KGaA opened a €25m BioReliance testing facility in Darmstadt to expand in-region biologics release and stability testing. Health Tech (ESMO): ORIC Pharmaceuticals announced three ESMO 2026 poster presentations, spanning EGFR atypical NSCLC and Phase 3 prostate cancer work. Sports Tech Culture: Spain swept the World Cup’s top individual awards—Rodri Golden Ball, Unai Simón Golden Glove, Pau Cubarsí best young player—after Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner over Argentina.
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