AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBorder Tech Boost: The European Commission is topping up EU border drone and counter-drone funding by €130m after strong demand, bringing the total push above €500m; ministers met in Luxembourg as the bloc targets hybrid threats and critical-infrastructure protection. Cyber-Physical Security: Luxembourg-headquartered Osavul raised €8.5m (Series A) to expand its AI threat-detection platform that blends cyber, information and physical signals for government and critical infrastructure users. Parliament Under Pressure: Luxembourg’s Chamber modernised its rules to move faster on legislation, but also faces rising digital risk, with DDOS attacks hitting the institution in 2026. Space & Defence Research: Germany launched ATHENE-1, a smallsat research mission to study and counter GPS jamming tied to Russian activity near Kaliningrad. Digital Payments: Open USD (OUSD) went live for business payments via Stripe, Mastercard and Visa, aiming to make stablecoin rails usable at launch. Local Work Reform Fight: Luxembourg delivery riders denounced platform-work reforms as opaque and precarious, citing algorithmic management and unclear employment status. STEM & Heritage: INRA’s JALUX archaeology research days in Esch-Belval highlighted AI and digital tools alongside local excavations.
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