AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeatwave & Public Health: Germany’s June heatwave is being linked to over 5,000 heat-related deaths, with reports highlighting the toll on the elderly and the scale of excess mortality. Energy Transition Policy: Germany’s cabinet has approved a grant of €924,063 for energy-efficient, climate-resilient buildings in Sri Lanka, via GIZ, while separate coverage flags mounting pressure on Germany’s heating and heat-pump subsidy rules. Grid & Renewables Finance: Developers face tougher grid-connection hurdles as Germany moves to a maturity-based “first ready” approach, shaping what projects can realistically secure and finance. Russian LNG Despite Ban Plans: The EU imported record Russian LNG volumes from Yamal in H1 2026 ahead of the 2027 ban, underscoring how energy security still drives procurement. Digital Euro Pilot: The ECB selected 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot, a step toward testing functionality and operations ahead of a potential 2027 launch. AI for Humanitarian Aid: The World Food Programme is testing AI-assisted all-terrain vehicles in Germany, with field trials planned in Uganda in 2028 to reach conflict- and disaster-hit areas. Supply Chains & Critical Minerals: China’s export controls on critical minerals are reshaping global industrial policy, with metals like gallium, germanium and rare earths at the center of geopolitical competition.
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