AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTravel Disruption: easyJet’s boss warned that the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout could trigger airport gridlock, with Spain’s Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma) named among the worst-hit spots. Consumer Data Privacy: Spain’s data watchdog fined 23andMe €2.4m over its 2023 breach, citing security gaps and late notification; 2,642 people in Spain were exposed. Retail & Groceries: Carrefour reported H1 2026 recurring operating income of €757m (+4%), with Spain up 7.3% and like-for-like sales returning to slight growth in Q2. Payments & Shopping: card networks’ “Click to Pay” push is gaining ground, but banks still face adoption hurdles and must keep cards “robust.” Auto Industry: Geely will buy a 34% stake in Ford’s Spanish Valencia plant for about USD 252m, underlining Spain’s role as a manufacturing gateway for Chinese brands. Pharma: CHMP gave a positive opinion for NEZGLYAL® (leriglitazone) for male cerebral ALD patients (2–12), with EU approval expected by end-September. Food & Drink: Lactalis is in exclusive talks to acquire French goat-cheese specialist Triballat, a PDO-focused player with plants including one in Spain.
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