AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeta vs French publishers: France’s competition watchdog ordered Meta to restart fee talks with media groups and submit a payment proposal within 15 days, after finding it likely abused a dominant position in “neighboring rights” negotiations. EU financial regulation: European supervisors are pushing for more disclosure on banks’ private-credit exposures, but the US Treasury is resisting, widening the transatlantic divide over reporting burdens. AI infrastructure in France: The Aether consortium is targeting two AI data centers in Strasbourg, aiming for first site talks to close by end-October and a 2027 opening, with power scaling plans up to 400MW. Climate litigation: A Paris court is set to rule on a landmark case that could force TotalEnergies to cut oil and gas output under France’s corporate duty of vigilance law. Energy connectivity: The EU launched a €5m Global Gateway project to boost cross-border electricity trade across South Asia, implemented by Expertise France. World Cup business & brand: France’s win over Morocco keeps Les Bleus in the semis, while the match is driving major betting and media attention around the tournament.
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