AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSmart-Glasses Probe: France’s prosecutors opened investigations into smart-glasses used to film women on the street without consent, adding pressure on the fast-growing wearable market. EU Consumer Costs: EU finance ministers will debate an EU-wide windfall tax on energy firms as oil prices push above $100, with Germany urging action to curb excessive profits. German Inflation Watch: Germany’s producer inflation accelerated to 4.6% in August, a fresh signal that cost pressures are still working through the economy. Energy Supply & Prices: Reports highlight how Europe’s inflation fight is getting harder due to energy shocks, while diesel and fuel prices remain politically sensitive. Luxury Retail Tech: Apple will soften EU tracking-consent prompts after antitrust pressure, letting developers use a less intrusive screen in Germany and several other countries. Semiconductors & Manufacturing: Elmos extended wafer-fab capacity in Dortmund through at least 2028, supporting supply reliability for mixed-signal chips. Robotaxi Push: Bolt and Lucid plan to deploy 25,000 robotaxis across Europe, betting on faster commercialization. Food & Additives: A look at food additives explains why some “clean label” fears miss the nuance behind tightly regulated ingredients. Drug Safety Follow-Through: A US FDA review flags delayed postmarket studies, raising concerns about long-running gaps in safety data.
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