AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade and Market Access: EU leaders have asked the Commission to design a tool to block foreign goods from the single market in a trade conflict, with Chinese imports in focus and possible safeguards for sectors beyond cars. Cars: France and Germany agreed to ease future emissions rules while tying support to European production; meanwhile, Chinese automakers are pushing into Europe’s premium market with tech-heavy models. Household Costs: EU inflation rose to 3.8% in September, its highest in three years, as the Commission warned imported fossil fuels had added €106 billion to the bloc’s costs. Consumer Protection: The EU’s top court ruled banks must promptly refund unauthorised payments, even when they allege customer negligence, and pursue any recovery separately. Company Risks: Russia seized local assets belonging to European firms including hygiene-products maker Ontex and flooring company Tarkett, amid its widening retaliation against EU support for Ukraine.
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