AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoR&D Tax Competition: OECD data show implied Europe-wide R&D tax subsidy rates for profitable large firms ranging from 1% in Denmark to 39% in Portugal, with France and Poland next highest; Denmark, Cyprus and Estonia are least generous, while Luxembourg shows no significant expenditure-based R&D relief. Crypto Compliance Shock (Luxembourg): With Luxembourg’s MiCAR transitional period ending July 1, firms without full CASP authorization must stop serving EEA clients—creating a hard split between MiCA-ready players (Ripple included) and those that must rush approvals or exit. Funds & Tokenisation (Cayman): Cayman Finance reports regulated fund domiciles rising to 31,145 in H1 2026 (+547), with tokenised funds now at 12 after legislative reforms. EU Gaza Funding: The EU coordinates pledges of €900m for Gaza reconstruction, but timing and delivery depend on a fragile ceasefire. Space & Industry (Luxembourg/ESA): Lunar Outpost Europe joins ESA’s Moonraker LiDAR mapping via a Luxembourg-led thermal payload effort. Public Finance (Luxembourg): A €400m inheritance boosted the treasury, while officials debate whether spending restraint targets (4.5–5%) can hold without one-offs. Health & Consumer Watch: Estonia debates voluntary Nutri-Score; Luxembourg-linked consumer concerns also surface as Testachats flags unsafe sunscreen claims on online platforms.
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