AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Consumer Tech & Rules: The European Commission says Meta’s Instagram and Facebook may breach the Digital Services Act, targeting “addictive” design choices like infinite scroll, autoplay and personalized feeds—especially over minors. Road Safety: From July 2026, all new cars and vans sold in the EU must include a driver-facing infrared camera to warn against distraction. Heat & Retail Demand: Europe’s heatwave is driving sales of cooling devices, while wildfires in Spain’s Almeria region killed at least 12 people as tourists and expats tried to flee. Consumer Spending Shift: PwC research suggests weight-loss drugs (GLP-1s) are changing wardrobes and broader shopping habits in the UK. Food & Packaging: Could European retailers use banana-leaf wrapping for fresh produce to cut plastic waste? Trade & Prices: The EU opens an anti-dumping probe into Chinese “Peking duck,” raising the risk of higher food costs. Digital Payments: The EU Parliament clears the path for negotiations on the digital euro. Vehicle Incident: A Ryanair flight in Germany made an emergency landing after a passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window.
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