AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Euro Pilot: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers across 19 euro-area central banks to test the digital euro, with the 12-month pilot set to start in the second half of 2027; the list includes major banks and fintechs like Deutsche Bank, UniCredit, Revolut, Nexi, and Stripe, aiming to stress-test technical operations and user experience. Ukraine Drone Deal: Von der Leyen is set to sign a multi-billion euro EU-Ukraine agreement to scale drone production with 18 European and Ukrainian companies, including €2 billion in new money plus funding from defence schemes. Ljubljana Parking Referendum: A referendum to overturn Ljubljana’s controversial parking reform failed due to low turnout (18.9% vs 20% needed), despite 94% of voters opposing the ordinance; organisers call it a political setback for Mayor Zoran Janković. Tour de France (Slovenian Spotlight): Tadej Pogačar won Stage 10 on Bastille Day, extending his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard to 3:36. Sports & Culture: Slovenia’s Jernej Kastelec has begun shooting his debut feature “Horses” at Dob prison, while the CEE Animation Forum selected 33 projects for its 2026 edition in Pilsen.
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