AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTokenized Real Estate in Luxembourg: Goldman Sachs, via its GS DAP distributed ledger platform, has launched a blockchain-native real estate fund using a Luxembourg fund vehicle, with Apex Group and Archax in key roles for administration and custody and LRC Group as investment manager. EU Tech Regulation: The EU General Court in Luxembourg partially backs Meta under the Digital Markets Act—Facebook Marketplace’s gatekeeper label is annulled, while Messenger remains designated, shaping what Brussels must justify next. Low-Emissions Aviation Test in Belgium: Ostend-Bruges hosted the first stopover for a fully electric cargo aircraft, part of Benelux trials with regional airports aiming to scale electric and hybrid routes. Luxembourg Business Tourism Push: Eric Thill says Luxembourg’s business travellers average 1.5 days and €780 spend, as the country rolls out new congress promotion initiatives to attract scientific and technical communities. Defense Tech Deal: Luxembourg-based Collective Defence is acquiring counter-drone firm Asterion in a deal valued at over $1B, combining cyber defense with drone detection and intercept capabilities. EU Migration Pressure: Sweden’s migration minister calls it “completely insane” that Russian tourists can still visit the EU, urging tighter visa rules. Meta Business Agent: Meta launches an AI Business Agent and a platform for businesses to automate customer communications across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. Structural Aviation Materials: Daher says a welded CFRTP wing rib demonstrator passed ultimate-load testing without failure, using processes that include LIST’s infrared welding in Luxembourg. Cybersecurity Diplomacy: Lesotho urges greater African participation in global cybersecurity and emerging-tech discussions, focusing on civilian protection under international humanitarian law.
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