AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoEU Consumer Rules: The EU starts enforcing a ban on destroying unsold fashion items, pushing big brands to prove what happens to excess stock instead of writing it off. Digital Safety Crackdown: The European Commission hit AliExpress with a record €550m fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to curb illegal and unsafe goods. Public Health & Consumer Spaces: France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, while Spain moves to expand smoking and vaping bans to terraces, beaches and more outdoor venues. Tech Sovereignty: Poland plans a “technological sovereignty test” for major public-sector tech purchases to reduce dependence on foreign providers. Retail & Logistics Tech: Ocado will build a new robotic warehouse for a major European retailer, and AI shopping-agent fears are being challenged by new consumer research. Climate Pressure on Travel: River cruise operators brace for low Rhine and Danube levels as heatwaves disrupt itineraries. Energy Storage Bet: CATL and Solarpro sign a deal for 2GWh sodium-ion storage in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming for cold-climate performance.
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