AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Space Security: The IRIS² satellite programme has moved from plan to build order, locking in a 348-satellite constellation with a dedicated defense layer and a Spanish prime contractor for ground systems, with first launches targeted for 2029. EU R&D Push (Luxembourg in focus): Eurostat reports EU governments boosted public R&D budgets by 60.5% since 2015 to €130.2bn in 2025 (0.69% of GDP), and Luxembourg leads per capita allocations at €917.2. Cyber Attribution Gap: Experts say proving who’s behind state-linked cyberattacks is hard, warning that fast blame often outpaces technical certainty—relevant for Luxembourg after past incidents. Digital Euro Pilot: Worldline (Luxembourg-based) is selected for the digital euro pilot, covering connectivity and transaction processing ahead of a 2027 launch. AI Finance in Luxembourg: Pictet expands AI-driven active ETFs in Europe, building on its Luxembourg-domiciled AI equity fund. Water Chemistry in Luxembourg: A University of Luxembourg researcher explains how “chemical fingerprints” in tap water can cross borders and reveal emerging contaminants. Crypto Regulation: Stripe-owned Bridge joins the EU MiCA register as an authorized stablecoin issuer, expanding regulated euro token services across the bloc.
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