AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Budget Talks: EU leaders meet in Brussels as Ireland takes the EU presidency next month, with the multiannual budget and “frugals” vs spenders set to dominate, alongside debates on China competition and Ukraine. Energy Costs at Home: The Dutch Central Planning Bureau says around 300,000 households could be hit hard by the energy crisis, with purchasing power drops up to 6% for vulnerable groups, pushing insulation as the key long-term fix. Semiconductor Demand: Dutch chip-equipment maker BESI raised long-term revenue and operating margin targets, citing stronger orders tied to data centres and photonics. Data Centres & AI Security: New market reports point to fast growth in data centre colocation and AI video surveillance, as enterprises and public safety move toward smarter, cloud-connected monitoring. Defence & Drones: The Netherlands and Ukraine will start producing Ukrainian drone systems on Dutch soil under “Build with Ukraine,” while counter-drone demand grows across European airports and infrastructure. Shell Leadership: Shell appoints Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, replacing Marno de Jong. Solar Reality Check: A solar “myth busting” feature argues panels work on cloudy days and highlights higher adoption in countries like the Netherlands.
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