AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: France coach Didier Deschamps is back with the squad for the Round of 32 vs Sweden after traveling to Europe for his mother’s funeral, while France’s Marcus Thuram is ruled out with a minor muscle issue and Sweden coach Graham Potter says his side must be “almost perfect” defensively to spring an upset. Energy & Industry: EDF-led consortium has signed deals with Oman to build a 2,000 MW pumped-hydro storage project, plus a 500 MW solar power purchase agreement, as France expands renewables partnerships. Cost of Living & Trade: France will suspend its €2 fee on low-value non-EU e-commerce parcels from July 1, as the EU’s higher charges roll in later. Economy Watch: Preliminary INSEE data puts June inflation at 2% year-on-year, below forecasts. Security Shock: A parcel bomb in Monaco injured three people; the suspect fled into France and authorities are hunting him. Heat & Health: A record European heatwave continues to drive deadly impacts, with France reporting around 1,000 excess deaths and wildfire alerts rising in the south. Fashion Regulation: France’s fast-fashion crackdown moves forward, targeting ultra-fast brands like Shein and Temu with new fees and advertising limits.
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