AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPoverty: French Guiana had the EU’s highest regional poverty or social-exclusion rate in 2025: 54.8%, against an EU average of 20.9%. The figures land as MEPs debate poverty funding in the bloc’s next budget. Space Economy: Amazon’s satellite network is preparing two launches, including one aboard an Ariane 6 from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. The company says its military connectivity tests reached download speeds above 400 Mbps. Regional Energy: Suriname’s president urged investors to use oil and gas growth to build local businesses and industries, naming agriculture, tourism, logistics and technology as opportunities. The call highlights the challenge of turning regional energy investment into broader economic gains. Air Travel: EU261 passenger protections apply to flights departing French Guiana, as well as qualifying journeys arriving in or leaving the EU. For canceled flights, claims generally go to the airline that operated the flight. Public Services: Student protests over education resources began earlier in French Guiana and other overseas territories than in mainland France, but received little attention, an activist said, pointing to wider gaps in infrastructure and access to essential services.
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