AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Startup Rules Under Fire: Trade unions protested in Brussels against the EU “EU Inc” plan, warning it could enable social dumping and weaken worker protections as the bloc tries to make cross-border company growth easier. Italian Circular Packaging Push: Italy passed a law allowing compostable single-use plastic packaging for certain fresh produce, condiments and HORECA items ahead of EU bans starting in 2030, with certification requirements under EN 13432. Deeptech Funding for Italy: CDP Venture Capital and Scientifica launched SophIA, a new EUR 27.5m hub to back 20+ deeptech ventures from proof-of-concept to seed over three years. News Credibility Tool: NewsGuard rolled out a fact-checking chatbot across Italy (plus France, Germany, Austria and the UK), using vetted publishers and editorial guardrails. SME Reality Check (Hospitality): A small Italian-food café/restaurant closure story highlights how footfall drops can force independents to shut down.
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