AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Infrastructure Push: The EU has launched bidding for up to seven AI “gigafactories,” backed by €10bn public funding with hopes of much more from private investors, aiming to boost Europe’s compute capacity and reduce reliance on non-EU infrastructure. Local Business & Energy: Spanish battery maker Ionly has started serial production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) residential batteries in Valencia using a semi-automated line, moving from prototypes toward higher-volume home storage. Border & Small Business Impact: Pedro Sánchez says the mass Ceuta crossings are a “violation of Spain’s territorial integrity,” promising resources to restore order—while local protests include fairground workers worried about damage to the city’s hospitality trade. SME/Events Ecosystem: IBTM World returns to Barcelona (17–19 Nov) with an expanded Event Tech & Services zone, including an “AI for Events” demo day and a larger startup programme. Manufacturing & Finance: ArcelorMittal published its 2026 half-year report, a reminder of how steel demand and costs keep shaping Spain-linked supply chains.
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