AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEurovision Watch: Bulgaria’s Burgas will host Eurovision 2027 after Sofia’s bid, with BNT and the EBU confirming dates for the semifinals (May 11 and 13) and the final (May 15), a major media moment for the Balkan market. Cyber & Payments: German authorities and partners in Brazil dismantled an international bank fraud ring targeting online banking users, with millions of euros allegedly stolen via a payment-provider booking-process flaw. AI/MarCom & Search: French publishers are pushing France’s competition regulator to force Google to change AI-generated news summaries, arguing AI Overviews/AI Mode cut publisher traffic by 33%-38% and reduce clicks. Drones & Trade: The US imposed up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, with EU/UK carve-outs, raising questions for supply chains and ad/tech ecosystems tied to unmanned hardware. EU Materials Policy: A study says Europe’s critical raw materials debate focuses on mines and recycling, while demand reduction is getting far less political attention. Connectivity for Consumers: UK expands its shared rural network with 150 new 4G masts to boost coverage for holidaymakers.
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