AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Markets: European solar hit fresh September highs, with Spain recording a new September record of 267 GWh and Iberia prices staying elevated as heat boosts demand. Space & Industry: Indra and partners unveiled “2030+” to develop Garnet, a fully European rocket engine for microlaunchers, with Spain’s role highlighted in guidance and control. Renewables Deal: Qualitas Energy agreed to buy Cero Generation’s European solar and battery platform from Macquarie, adding a 5.8 GW portfolio across the UK, Italy and Spain. Labour Law: Spain is set to tighten rules on trial periods under the EU directive on transparent working conditions, requiring clearer contract details and limiting extensions beyond six months to justified cases. Housing Politics: The government removed the interactive map on the Casa 47 portal after Sumar’s complaint over Sahara recognition and cartographic treatment of Ceuta and Melilla. Corporate Governance: Asian Paints named Leo Puri as chairman-designate from January 2027, bringing senior finance and board experience including Spain-based Amadeus. EU Policy & Trade: Mondelez is accused of lobbying to weaken the EU’s deforestation rules, including meetings in Brussels ahead of key decisions on the EUDR. Finance & Cross-Border Advice: Blevins Franks launched an EU client solutions service to help UK advisers refer clients moving to Spain and other EU states without extra regulatory risk.
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