AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Tech Sovereignty: The EU’s trade chief Maroš Šefčovič wants a new “diversification instrument” forcing sensitive sectors to use at least three suppliers to cut dependence on China for chips and rare earths. Schengen Pressure: The European Commission urged Germany and other Schengen states to phase out internal border checks, saying alternatives can replace systematic passport controls. Enlargement in Montenegro: Leaders met in Tivat and backed EU expansion, with Montenegro “within reach” for 2028 while Serbia was told it must make a clear strategic choice. Migration Rules: Brussels pushed the “return hubs” approach as part of the bloc’s toughest-ever migration law, with legal and human-rights backlash continuing. Pay Transparency: EU rules on salary transparency are due by 7 June 2026, but many countries are still lagging. Culture & Society: Ukraine apologized to Greece after a naval drone incident, and Prague’s transport branding sparked backlash over language aimed at trans and non-binary people. Business & Markets: European retail investors are lining up for the SpaceX IPO, though analysts warn it could be bumpy for smaller players.
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