AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: EU ambassadors failed again to renew Russia-linked individual sanctions, with Slovakia and France pushing to delist Alisher Usmanov (and Slovakia also targets Mikhail Fridman) just before the Sept. 15 deadline—sparking “huge frustration” over motives and unanimity pressure. Smart Glasses Backlash: Europe is escalating calls to rein in “pervert” smart glasses after secretly filmed footage surfaced online; a UK petition demands a ban, while Norway has barred them in schools and regulators weigh limits on recording and facial-recognition features. Crypto Workforce Shift: Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to 60 Swiss roles and move back-office/software work to Bratislava and Vietnam, closing its Copenhagen IT site as it pivots toward wealth management. Flying Cars Move Closer: EASA approval clears the way for mass production of certified FlyDrive flying-car vehicles, building on earlier Slovak prototype milestones. Slovak Households Under Strain: A survey says nearly 40% of Slovak households feel they can’t live a decent life, with financial reserves at a 10-year low. Auto Industry Shockwaves: Volkswagen’s “Future Plan 2030” adds another 50,000 job cuts and reshapes European production, a warning sign for Central Europe’s auto supply chain.
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