AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Budget Showdown: EU leaders are set to clash over the bloc’s next 7-year budget (2028–2034), with a €2 trillion proposal drawing sharp criticism from both net contributors and beneficiaries; Germany says the numbers are “far too high,” while disputes also pit farm and cohesion spending against research and innovation. Finland Business & Industry: UPM will temporarily shut down two pulp mills—Kaukas (from Aug 3 for about six weeks) and a planned Pietarsaari pause in October—to protect profitability amid current market and cost conditions. Energy Storage & Flexibility: Long-duration energy storage is gaining traction as costs fall and grid needs rise, with analysis pointing to reduced curtailment and lower system operating costs across several European markets, including Finland. Drones & Regulation: Manna is pausing commercial drone deliveries in Ireland, blaming planning refusals and the lack of a clear national framework, while shifting focus to markets with faster regulatory progress. Finland & Russia Context: Finnish and other experts warn against expecting a quick Russian collapse, arguing Russia’s system is changing but not “falling apart” like the Soviet model.
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