AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNATO Summit Watch (Ankara): Italy’s defence leadership is heading to the Ankara summit as Donald Trump presses Europe to raise spending and take more responsibility, with leaders expected to focus on targets, defence industry output and “burden-shifting.” EU Border Friction (EES): Ryanair warns the EU Entry/Exit System isn’t ready for summer demand, urging a delay to avoid hours-long passport queues at several airports. Tourism Tax Debate: A new Transport & Environment study says cruise passengers pay far less tax than hotel guests in France, Italy and Spain, reigniting calls for national levies on cruise tickets. Heat & Wildfires: Wildfires across Portugal, Greece and Spain are driving toxic-smoke warnings, while extreme heat continues to strain daily life and emergency services. Italy Economy & Jobs: Italy’s retail and labour signals stay mixed, with reports pointing to a small retail uptick and job-market resilience alongside ongoing losses. Tech/Business: JD.com’s conditional approval to buy Ceconomy (MediaMarkt/Saturn) moves forward, while Bending Spoons’ IPO keeps spotlight on Milan’s app-buying model.
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