AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Toy Safety: An EU-funded check of 88 remote-controlled toys found 53 (60%) failed interference rules, triggering sales bans and new warnings across 13 countries, including Malta. EU Economy Watch: Eurostat data shows services production edged up in March (+0.2% euro area, +0.4% EU) after February’s dip, with transport and storage and information/communication leading while accommodation and food services fell. Local Business & Hiring: A new EU survey says Irish SMEs are unusually likely to recruit non-EU staff, with Malta highlighted as the standout at 48%, underlining ongoing skills and hiring friction. Malta Development Pressure: Malta’s construction boom is intensifying land take, with activists warning agricultural and heritage sites face mounting risk, including concerns around UNESCO-listed areas. Nuclear & Radiation Oversight: The IAEA carried out an Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission in Malta (24 May–3 June) to assess the radiation safety framework for medical and industrial use. Energy Costs: Fuel price disparities remain stark across Europe, with Malta listed at €1.340/l gasoline and €1.210/l diesel (June 1, incl. taxes).
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