AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoEU Trade & Tech Sovereignty: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič says the bloc needs a dedicated new tool to cut reliance on China after trade deficits with Beijing hit about €1bn a day, with rare earth and chip supply risks tied to export controls affecting Dutch semiconductor firm Nexperia. Dutch Digital & Cybersecurity: Cegid completed its acquisition of Shine, creating a cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for SMBs and accountants across Europe including the Netherlands; separately, Dutch police and the NCSC took down a major botnet. AI in the Real World: Adobe research finds shoppers already use AI while shopping, but many abandon requests when prompts aren’t specific enough. Data Centres in Focus: Digital Realty launched its Cyberjaya campus in Malaysia targeting ~32MW and is already scouting Johor for expansion. Consumer Tech Safety: An EU-funded check of 88 remote-controlled toys found 60% failed interference rules, triggering bans and warnings across 13 countries. Netherlands Climate/Policy Debate: A critique challenges the Dutch “Protocol” research basis for minors’ gender-transition procedures, reigniting controversy around evidence and policy.
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