AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Funds Unlock for Hungary: Brussels has agreed to release €16.4 billion in previously frozen recovery and cohesion money after Hungary’s new PM Péter Magyar signed up to anti-corruption and rule-of-law reforms, with Ursula von der Leyen saying €10bn is tied to the recovery plan and the rest to cohesion and further reforms. Belgium Angle on EU Policy: The deal lands as Brussels also pushes wider financial integration, with six major EU economies backing stronger, more central supervision of markets and a bigger role for ESMA. Online Shopping Watch: TikTok Shop is expanding to shoppers and retailers in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland from June 15, adding another EU battleground for e-commerce and consumer protection. Temu Fine: The EU hit Temu with a €200m penalty under the Digital Services Act over illegal and unsafe products. Belgian Sports Spotlight: Fintan McCarthy booked a semi-final spot in men’s single sculls at World Rowing Cup I, with Belgium among his semi-final opponents. Community & Culture: The Nishka ot Koren Festival in Münster drew nearly 3,000 Bulgarians, including visitors from Belgium.
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