AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Euro Pilot: The ECB has shortlisted 36 banks and payment firms to test a beta digital euro for 12 months starting in the second half of 2027, aiming to validate technical functions, streamline operations and improve user experience (no legal tender status). Malta e-ID Update: MITA says Malta’s e-ID service disruption linked to MATSEC results traffic has stabilised after a surge in authentication requests, with users now able to access affected services. EUDI Wallet Tender: Malta’s Digital Innovation Authority has issued a tender to implement the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, enabling secure online/in-person identification, age verification and electronic signing across the EU. R&D Tax Incentives: New OECD-style mapping highlights how R&D tax subsidies vary widely across Europe, with Malta among countries showing no significant expenditure-based R&D tax relief. Climate & Cooling Demand: Heatwaves are driving faster growth in cooling demand across Europe, boosting exports of HVAC products, including from Turkey. Women & Work: Malta’s employment gains for women are rising, but reporting flags gaps in senior public-sector representation and gender-equality performance.
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