AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Sanctions Deadlock: Brussels’ diplomats failed to approve the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package, with sticking points including entry bans for Russian militants plus possible fishing and oil/gas restrictions; ministers are set to push for a deal at the July 13 foreign affairs council. India-Europe Trade Push (Belgium in the mix): Commerce minister Piyush Goyal will lead a five-day business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13–17, holding CEO meetings in Belgium with Thales and Silox as talks focus on trade, investment, tech and sustainability. Meta DSA Probe Hits “Addictive Design”: The European Commission moved forward in its Digital Services Act case against Facebook and Instagram, preliminarily finding Meta breached EU rules via engagement-driven features like infinite scroll and personalised recommendations. Belgium Football Fallout: Belgium’s World Cup run ended with a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain after Thibaut Courtois was injured and Senne Lammens made a costly error; Courtois says he may reconsider retirement and wants a reduced international schedule.
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