AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU SME Relief: Germany is pushing an amendment to ease new EU packaging rules for small retailers, including a plan to exempt traders putting under 10 tons of packaging into circulation per year from appointing an authorized representative in each EU country (with registration costs of €200–€800 per country) and to delay parts of the system until a central EU setup is ready in mid-2028. Cyber Compliance: The EU Cyber Resilience Act’s vulnerability and incident reporting duties are now live, with manufacturers facing a 24-hour deadline to report actively exploited flaws via the ENISA Single Reporting Platform, and potential fines up to €15m or 2.5% of global turnover. Local Business Adaptation: Hereford’s Sensory & Rye shows how independents are evolving—adding coworking space for freelancers and small businesses as food, energy, and staffing costs keep squeezing margins. Energy for Renters: Germany’s plug-in solar leadership is now influencing policy debates elsewhere, as Australia explores legal pathways for plug-in solar and batteries for apartment renters.
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