AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: Latvia blocked an EU compromise to renew Russia-linked sanctions, arguing it can’t accept removing Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman—raising the risk that the whole sanctions package fails over unanimity rules. Cybersecurity in Luxembourg: A European Court of Auditors report says EU cyber defences are weakened by poor cross-border information sharing and delays in the European alert system, despite €1.4bn in funding. Aviation Security: Luxembourg Airport temporarily shut airspace after unidentified drones were spotted near Findel, diverting 19 incoming flights before reopening after inspections. Finance & Tech: Euroclear’s blockchain-based D-FMI platform enabled Hana Bank to issue and settle a $100m digital bond same-day. Space & Media: SES will expand satellite distribution for JioStar across India via IS-20. Local Governance: Hesperange faces scrutiny after €130m in construction contracts were reportedly awarded without tendering. Energy Transition: Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda joined a push for lower-carbon blended cement to cut emissions from cement production. Corporate Moves: Venionaire Capital appointed Lukas Naujack as Associate Partner to boost European M&A and advisory in Southeast Asia.
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