AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState of the Nation: Prime Minister Luc Frieden used Tuesday’s speech to frame Luxembourg’s slowdown as a solidarity test, pointing to weak growth (~0.6% since the pandemic), rising unemployment, and pressure on sectors like craft, construction, retail and hospitality, while stressing the financial centre’s role amid tougher global competition. Energy & cost of living: He noted the state is already covering €150m of network costs, as households and firms feel the energy crisis differently. AI strategy pressure: At the Brussels Economic Forum, Frieden warned Europe can’t afford to lag the US and China in AI, tying competitiveness and sovereignty to faster action. Space for defence: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg pledged closer military space cooperation, from training to satellite protection. Local science: Luxembourg researchers report pollen and dust allergies affecting over 40% of adults, with climate-driven higher pollen in cities. Business moves: Berlin fintech bunch raised €30.1m Series B to modernise Europe’s private markets infrastructure. Health debate: LIH researchers weigh whether “weight-loss jabs” are game-changers or hype.
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