AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Industry: Wärtsilä says its hydrogen-powered engine has generated electricity for Spain’s grid in a “world first” large-scale test, aiming to balance renewables—though experts warn hydrogen production, storage and transport still need major investment. Transport & Power Prices: Statistics Finland reports higher Q1 2026 prices for petrol, diesel and electricity versus a year earlier, while some energy-production fuels (like forest chippings and milled peat) fell. Circular Economy: EU rules tightening textile-to-textile recycling are pushing brands to shift away from “use-and-dispose,” with producer responsibility models gaining traction. Labour & Safety: Finland’s government and social partners recommend employers pay wages when drone threats prevent work, alongside workplace planning for drone risks. Citizenship Policy: Finland’s parliament backs a citizenship exam in Finnish or Swedish from 2027, covering history, culture and rights. Geopolitics & Trade: Finland’s FM Elina Valtonen defended India’s Russian oil purchases as compliant with the EU price cap’s intent, while Jaishankar escalated protests over US Navy attacks on commercial shipping. Business & Society: PAM withdrew a job-search blockade on a Lapland safari firm after commitments to fix employment practices.
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