AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Antitrust: The EU’s top court is set to rule on Google’s appeal over a record €4.1bn Android antitrust fine, a second attempt to overturn the 2018 penalty tied to pre-installing Google Search and Chrome. Crypto Rules: The EBA is consulting on how it will calculate fines for issuers of “significant” tokens that breach MiCA, as the July 1 licensing deadline nears. Consumer Tech Rights: Sony says 551 StudioCanal movies and TV titles bought on PlayStation in the UK and Europe will be removed from libraries on Sept. 1, underscoring that many digital purchases are licenses. Retail & Trade: The EU’s €3 levy on low-value parcels is rolling out, targeting cheap cross-border shopping flows and reshaping how online retailers price and ship into Europe. Energy & Cost of Living: Germany hit a renewables record in H1 (57.7% of electricity demand), while France’s inflation is seen easing to 1.8% in June on lower energy prices. Corporate Moves: PepsiCo reshuffled East Europe leadership (Mihaela Hristea to East Balkans GM; Radu Berevoescu promoted to East Europe GM). Industrial Supply Chains: European Aluminium calls for an indirect ban on Russian aluminium via third-country processing to tighten sanctions’ impact.
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