AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Digital Governance: Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit in Strasbourg and used the platform to warn leaders to rein in tech firms over disinformation, saying “facts were no longer facts” and accountability is being ignored. Poverty & Energy: St Vincent de Paul says poverty among older people living alone nearly doubled, rising from 5.2% to 9.6%, and urges an emergency energy summit as arrears on gas and electricity bills are “outrageous.” Renewables & Markets: Greencoat Renewables is moving to a dual primary listing on the Johannesburg Main Board to boost visibility with South African investors. Corporate Ireland Watch: DCC says it made “significant” progress after restructuring and is pushing a simpler energy-focused future, while Monzo’s earnings surge highlights continued fintech momentum. Payments: emerchantpay and Visa are rolling out instalment payments for UK merchants. Public Sector Oversight: Government approval paves the way for the Comptroller and Auditor General to audit RTÉ. Crime & Courts: Two men jailed for a €14m cocaine haul after a “one-stop shop” drug trafficking operation was uncovered.
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