AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Antitrust: The EU’s top court has upheld Google’s record €4.1bn Android fine, ending Google’s final appeal over alleged anti-competitive practices tied to pre-installing Google apps. Heat & Consumer Safety: France’s deadly June heatwave has reignited the air-con debate, with health data showing sharp spikes in deaths and excess mortality, plus gaps in cooling at schools and hospitals. Retail & Everyday Life: Lidl shoppers in France reportedly fought over discounted air conditioners as extreme heat nears, highlighting how quickly consumer demand can overwhelm supply. Wildfire Watch: Spain’s Costa Brava is battling a fast-moving wildfire that has forced stay-at-home orders and evacuations around popular resorts. Food Supply Disruption: A major fire at Stuttgart’s wholesale market is still out of control, threatening warehouses supplying fresh produce to hotels and restaurants. Consumer Tech Payments: ZEN.COM has added Mastercard Click to Pay across its European markets to speed up online checkout. Regulation & Markets: ESMA warns “event contracts” can still fall under the EU retail binary-options ban, regardless of branding. Brand Culture: An official Gundam Base store opened in London, drawing long queues for Japanese plastic model kits. Travel Convenience: Ryanair says the EU’s new EES passport system isn’t ready for peak summer travel and warns of airport queues.
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