AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Product Liability: The revised EU Product Liability Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/2853) must be transposed by Dec 9, 2026, and businesses are facing tougher, more claimant-friendly strict-liability exposure across digital and AI supply chains. Energy & Industry: Croatia’s electricity outlook is improving as hydropower and solar output lift the country back into net electricity exports, while broader EU energy transition plans push green funding beyond 2030. Maritime & Jobs: The EU’s Seafarer Statistics for 2024 show a large pool of certified masters and officers (EU-issued and recognized non-EU certificates), shaping manpower planning for EU-flagged shipping. Agriculture & Trade: Cork Marts reports a 16% jump in calf throughput, driven by strong demand and higher prices, even as the Netherlands’ planned buying restrictions from 2028 loom over Irish exporters. Tourism & Culture: Slano Film Days in Croatia’s coastal town is expanding its international creative network through talks and workshops, not a traditional awards market. Climate Pressure: Europe’s record heatwave is disrupting daily life and infrastructure, with France reporting power outages and heat-related deaths—an operational risk for hospitality and services.
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