AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU-Canada Trade Tensions: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada “associate member” status, but the idea is already sparking backlash as Donald Trump warns it could be a “hostile act” and threatens tariffs, while Canada’s PM Mark Carney faces criticism at home over the push. Packaging Rules Hit SMEs: A fight in the European Parliament over the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is spotlighting how new extended producer responsibility duties could force small firms to appoint reps across EU countries—costs many say they can’t afford. German Industry & Jobs: In Thuringia, heat-exchanger maker Kelvion PHE’s plant closure deal ends an extended strike, with IG Metall touting protections and severance for workers. SME Tech & Compliance: Berlin startup Integral raised €18m for AI-run accounting, tax and payroll for SMEs, while Peec AI launched “brand perception” to show how AI search describes companies. Business Software Friction: Reporting highlights why some firms keep leaving Microsoft 365 for Google Workspace despite small savings, pointing to switching effort and admin pain.
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