AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPackaging Rules: Spain is bracing for EU packaging compliance from August 12, with new rules deciding who must register, report, and pay for waste under Regulation (EU) 2025/40—an obligation that will hit companies across the marketing chain. Food Safety & Health: Eurostat data shows Spain among the highest euro-area inflation rates (3.5% in July), while separate coverage flags health risks tied to Europe’s heat and smoke, and a Spain salmonella warning for cured sausage. Consumer Tech & Privacy: Meta’s smart glasses are stirring backlash in Spain after reports of continuous audio recording plans, with activists pushing legal objections. Retail & Travel Costs: easyJet is expanding Spain capacity for summer 2027, and there’s also guidance on travel rights and refunds as wildfires disrupt trips across Spain and France. Finance & Banking: CaixaBank completed a tokenised cross-border payment test using tokenised deposits and central bank reserves, signaling faster wholesale settlement options. Sports Business: UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA events over FIFA’s private investment plan, while FIFA also accelerates work on expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.
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