AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Finance in Spain: EIB Group and Santander plan to unlock €1.43bn for small businesses and mid-caps, backing competitiveness, the green transition and women entrepreneurs. Local Business & Jobs: Geely and Ford will set up a Europe-focused joint venture at Ford’s Valencia plant to produce low- and zero-emission vehicles from 2028, with operations starting in 2027 (pending approvals). Payments & Trade: Etsy will let sellers use Royal Mail’s EU duties-paid service, helping small cross-border shops avoid surprise charges under new customs rules from 1 July. SME Risk Watch: A Spanish restructuring firm highlights how some companies hit bankruptcy despite growing revenue, citing a sharp rise in insolvencies in 2025. Tourism Pressure (Spain-linked): Anti-tourism protests are building in Majorca, with organisers warning mass tourism is squeezing housing and daily life for locals. Tech for Industry: Telefónica and Würth España trial quantum computing plus AI to optimize logistics packaging at Würth’s La Rioja hub, cutting boxes and transport volume.
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