AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRight to Repair: The European Commission has started infringement proceedings against 18 countries, including Italy and Luxembourg, for not fully transposing the EU right-to-repair rules. The directive is meant to cut waste and emissions by making repairs easier and extending product lifecycles, with an expanded scope now covering indoor heating appliances. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF): Germany, Austria and Luxembourg launched a dual-auction support mechanism to scale up renewable electricity-based sustainable aviation fuel, with Germany leading up to €2bn and Luxembourg and Austria each contributing €60m to bridge the price gap. Ukraine’s Industry Under Strain: ArcelorMittal says it cannot safely and sustainably restart operations at Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih steel plant after missile strikes, adding to pressure on a sector crucial to exports. Energy Cost Relief in Europe: An OECD report says governments are using subsidies, tax changes and policy pauses to blunt record petrol and diesel prices driven by the Iran war and the Ukraine conflict. Deforestation Rules Under Pressure: Global Witness alleges chocolate giant Mondelēz lobbied to weaken or delay the EU deforestation regulation, which will apply from 31 Dec 2026. Luxembourg Watch: Luxembourg is accelerating drone threat-detection equipment after Findel disruptions, while housing data shows prices down year-on-year.
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