AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Deforestation Rules for French Guiana: The European Commission proposes removing French Guiana from the territorial scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation, arguing its geography and enforcement limits make the one-size-fits-all approach unworkable; Space Summit Deals: At Macron’s Paris International Space Summit, about €20bn in investment and 51 deals were announced, with a push for Europe to be a “pilot” in orbit; Kourou Cargo Breakthrough: ESA awarded The Exploration Company a €760m contract for Europe’s first commercial ISS cargo capsule (Nyx), tied to a €450m Series C funding round; Arianespace & Amazon Leo Scale-Up: Amazon Leo signed for six more Ariane 64 launches (24 through 2031) from French Guiana, while Arianespace also expanded an order for 10 Ariane 64 vehicles; Outer Regions Strategy: Brussels unveiled a new strategy and regulatory package for the EU’s outermost regions, including French Guiana, aiming to boost trade, resilience, connectivity and jobs; Weather Satellite Handover: EUMETSAT took control of MTG-I2 after launch from French Guiana, moving into calibration ahead of service in 2027; Telecom Restructuring: Germany’s United Internet launched job cuts at 1&1 and Ionos, targeting up to €55m in annual savings.
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