AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Access: The University of Malaga is opening its Picasso supercomputer and free AI support to SMEs and startups that lack the resources to develop the technology themselves. Self-Employed: Ahead of the November election, ATA has proposed two years without social security contributions for new autónomos, extending to three years for some groups; the plan responds to a sector where 63.2% earn below the minimum wage. Packaging Costs: EU officials are being urged to simplify new packaging rules before the holiday shopping season. Micro-enterprises selling across borders could otherwise face thousands of euros in costs for appointing representatives in each country. Local Retail: Murcia has lost more than 400 traditional butchers and fishmongers in a decade, with small operators squeezed by overheads, staffing gaps and supermarket competition. FinTech Funding: Barcelona-based ID Finance secured €545 million in debt and equity to expand its consumer finance app Plazo, which the company says tripled its portfolio and reached profitability in 2025.
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