AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Industrial Policy: EU Competitiveness Council ministers met in Brussels to push industrial renewal, Industrial Accelerator Act “Made in Europe” rules, and Chips Act 2.0, alongside merger-control and economic-security talks. Automotive Recall & Safety: Volkswagen, Audi and Seat are recalling about 2.92m cars worldwide over a steering-related corrosion risk from a fastening screw behind the steering rack. Car Tariffs & Market Access: New “Made in Europe” requirements are raising fears of higher car costs for UK drivers, while the EU also urges the UK to raise tariffs on Chinese vehicles. Defense Supply Chain Disruption: Ukraine confirmed a strike on Russia’s Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant, damaging optical, foundry, assembly and electronics production tied to missile and artillery components. Battery & Materials: Clarios is expanding its Battery Manager subscription service to European fleets, while Germany’s Accurec highlights lithium recovery from used batteries as Europe tries to close recycling gaps. Trade & Investment Connectivity: Azerbaijan’s investment forum in Baku spotlights industrial production and logistics beyond energy, as it courts global capital. Pharma/Compliance: India’s MSMEs are urged to boost EU-ready compliance for the India-EU FTA, with ESG, CBAM and certification readiness flagged as the real bottleneck.
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