AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGreen Industry Watch: A possible green steel unit in Sines by Stegra is back on the radar, with a €3.3bn-scale plan that signals Portugal’s push to become a clean-energy industrial platform. Climate Extremes: Europe is swinging from Arctic cold to an early, intense heatwave—Portugal and Spain face sharp temperature jumps and frost-damaged agriculture. Energy & Land Use: Portugal’s Sophia and Beira photovoltaic projects are again in the spotlight after court action and renewed public pressure over “permanent and irreversible” impacts. EU Security: Europol and 19 countries, including Portugal, targeted 14,200 IRGC-linked posts after the EU’s terrorist designation. Food Systems: Global wine consumption fell again in 2025, while Portugal hit a record—another reminder that climate and demand are reshaping vineyards worldwide. Aviation Economics: Africa’s passenger boom is growing fast, but profits remain razor-thin, putting tourism and hospitality under strain.
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