AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Supply-Chain Push: The European Commission is weighing new rules that could force firms in sensitive sectors to diversify away from single suppliers—potentially requiring at least three sources—to cut China-linked dependency. Schengen Pressure on Germany: Brussels is urging Germany to phase out internal border checks, arguing migration and security conditions now allow a gradual return to passport-free travel using targeted policing and tech instead of routine controls. ECB Rate Outlook: A Bloomberg survey points to two ECB hikes in 2026 (June and September), lifting the deposit rate to 2.50% as energy-driven inflation stays above target. Cybersecurity: A malspam campaign is abusing Google’s DoubleClick infrastructure to deliver highly personalized phishing and bypass email security filters. Defense & Industry: Swiss defence firm RUAG says it paid a ransom after a hacker attack. Ukraine Aid: NATO allies are discussing a €70bn military financing package for Ukraine, with Germany reportedly pushing a transparency mechanism. Germany Energy Politics: An AfD lawmaker argues Germany can’t restore prosperity without Nord Stream being brought back online.
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