AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Disruption: A Google Cloud failure linked to a London data centre disrupted banks and websites across Europe, including Revolut and Halifax; Revolut said customers’ funds and data remained secure. Cost-of-Living Unrest: Protests over fuel prices and living costs are spreading across France, Italy, Portugal and other countries, as far-right parties seek to turn public anger into electoral gains. Ukraine Talks: Zelenskyy met US and European officials in Oslo and said intelligence sharing was working again. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas insists Europe must have a place in negotiations and opposes pressure on Kyiv to accept Moscow’s terms. Black Sea Security: After attacks on merchant ships near Romania and Bulgaria, the European Parliament debated stronger maritime surveillance and counter-drone measures. Industry: MEPs backed proposals to strengthen EU supplies of critical raw materials, while a Franco-German deal would ease the 2035 car-emissions target and reserve some incentives for vehicles meeting “Made in Europe” rules. Travel Costs: Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warned European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year as fuel costs climb.
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