AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Agriculture & Water Policy: EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen says extreme heat, drought and wildfires cost the bloc’s farmers an estimated €14bn–€17bn, with Germany’s grain harvest down 7.3% year-on-year; he pushes for more water storage, smarter irrigation and mandatory insurance as only 12% of EU farm output is currently covered. Public Service Media & Pluralism: Deutsche Welle reverses its plan to abolish its Greek-language service, keeping it in a reduced form from 1 January 2027 after a campaign by journalists’ groups—an EU-wide win for media diversity. Digital Publishing & Identity: TruePass launches a Sri Lanka-built digital identity and authentication platform and forms a TruePass Media Alliance with major publishers to help them build first-party audience relationships. Marcom/Tech in the Spotlight: ZDF Studios secures co-distribution rights for preschool animation “Be With Zee,” planning German-language commissioning and digital rollout beyond linear TV. Energy & Industry Signals: Westlake moves to close its Cologne PVC plant due to weak demand, higher energy costs and Asian import pressure; Wood Mackenzie forecasts Europe will top 80% zero-carbon power by 2030 but misses renewables targets. Germany-Linked Media Moment: A German media debate flares after an ITV GMB reporter posts “painful” diesel prices, sparking arguments about where people should fuel up.
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