AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–Estonia Business Ties: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal says India and Estonia will deepen cooperation after the EU–India free trade deal, with focus on digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, quantum, manufacturing and defence. EU Climate Policy: Ten EU states including Estonia urge Brussels to rethink ETS2’s carbon pricing for transport and heating fuels, warning it could hit households and calling for changes in the ETS review. Estonia Alcohol Licensing: Estonia is considering paid alcohol sales licenses to curb the record number of outlets and create a clearer register, with fees likely in the “few hundred euros” range. Swedbank Fallout: New York regulators fine Swedbank $50m over Panama Papers-linked anti-money laundering control failures and withheld information. Digital Identity: An EU–Japan pilot using digital identity wallets for cross-border credential checks (including bank account opening and student exchanges) is reported successful, though legal recognition remains a hurdle. WRC Estonia: Sami Pajari sweeps Friday stages to lead Rally Estonia after a perfect day. Security & Energy (Region): Latvia boosts protection at key energy sites, including the Inčukalns gas storage and a hydro plant near Riga, citing Russian sabotage risk.
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