AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Packaging Rules: Dutch and other small online retailers warn the new PPWR means extra registration in every EU market and separate packaging declarations, pushing costs and admin hours so high that some are pausing cross-border deliveries. Swiss-EU Wage Protection: Switzerland’s Council of States rejected a wage-protection measure tied to worker representatives, and unions warn they could oppose the Swiss-EU package debate next month. Apple App Store Fallout: Apple is asking a US court to allow tiered commissions up to 15% on purchases made via external iOS links, with lower rates for small-business developers—continuing its long antitrust fight with Epic. SME Finance via Payments Data: Payments platforms are moving beyond fees by using merchant payment relationships to offer working-capital credit, with lending tied more closely to sales. Trade Compliance Pressure: Brazil is seeking EU clarity after antimicrobial controls reviews could disrupt beef and poultry exports, while the EU’s stricter rules keep raising the bar for exporters. UK High Street Crackdown: UK plans to curb vape and betting shops are framed as a way to protect “hollowed out” high streets, with local businesses and communities split on the impact.
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