AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Euro Rollout: The ECB has selected 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot, due to start in the second half of 2027 for 12 months, with merchants and everyday use cases like in-store and online payments. Banking Tech in Luxembourg: BIL Suisse renewed its long-running partnership with Avaloq, doubling down on automation and secure integration of third-party services for its Swiss operations. Local Economy & Jobs: STATEC says Dussmann is Luxembourg’s biggest employer (5,340), followed by CFL and Amazon, with the top banking name BNP Paribas. Pensions Update: CNAP reports pension payments hit €7.36bn in 2025, and for the first time more payments were transferred abroad than within Luxembourg. Housing & Energy Subsidies: The Chamber confirmed changes to energy renovation subsidies under the Klimabonus Wunnen scheme, extended to 2035 with new support mechanics. Legal & Rights: The EU launched infringement proceedings over incomplete national transposition of the anti-SLAPP directive, including Luxembourg. Consumer Travel Rules: New EU air passenger rights rules aim to end hidden fees and strengthen protections for missed connections and return tickets. Public Health Policy: France moved to final approval for euthanasia/assisted dying, joining a small group of European countries that already allow it.
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