AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoMedia & Telecom Deal: RTL Group has formally closed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, bringing together German-speaking brands and about 12.3 million paying subscribers; the deal covers Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol, and targets €250m in annual synergies within three years. Regulation & Crypto: France’s AMF warns crypto firms they must obtain MiCA licenses by June 30 or face prosecution, with required “orderly wind-down” plans for those missing the deadline; the MiCA framework lets licensed firms operate across the EEA including Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway. Border Tech & Travel Impact: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across Schengen, replacing passport stamps with biometric checks; travelers are being told to expect teething problems and possible delays this summer, with Liechtenstein among the participating countries. Trade & Markets: India and Oman’s CEPA takes effect June 1, expanding duty-free access and services/investment cooperation; meanwhile Mercosur–Canada free-trade talks advanced in Toronto. Innovation & IP: Moldova joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member, extending European patent coverage to Moldova from June 1.
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