AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity for SMEs: WatchGuard reports 64% of SME employees in Germany (and other surveyed countries) use unauthorised AI tools at work, while many reuse passwords and skip VPN protection—raising the risk of credential theft and data exposure. Cloud “sovereignty” moves: Airbus plans to shift about 70 critical apps from AWS to France’s Scaleway over the next three years, a sign of growing pressure on European firms to reduce reliance on non-EU infrastructure. EU defence funding for small firms: MEPs and the Irish Council Presidency agreed on the €115m AGILE programme to give fast-track grants and testing/certification access to SMEs and start-ups building defence tech. Labour shortages & visas: Germany published a list of nine in-demand sectors (including green jobs and nursing) where foreign workers can use work visas or the Opportunity Card to fill gaps. Certified translation demand: LingoPlus expanded certified translation services across Germany, targeting legal and official document needs for businesses and individuals. SME impact of supply-chain shocks: A report on Wildberries’ warehouse strike highlights how disruptions to major e-commerce logistics can quickly hit the livelihoods of smaller sellers and SMEs.
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