AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Policy Shock: A Eurofound review of EU and Norway responses to the 2026 oil-and-gas disruption after the Strait of Hormuz closure finds 125+ policy moves, mixing short-term relief for households and energy-intensive firms with longer-term steps to diversify supply. Payments + SME Credit: Payments platforms are shifting from pure transaction fees toward lending tied to merchant sales data, with Block/Square highlighting how working-capital loans can deepen customer relationships. Packaging Rules Pressure: EU packaging requirements are pushing small firms to rethink compliance and market access, with new registration burdens becoming a flashpoint for smaller sellers. Trade + SME Funding: The East African Community secured €39.8m in German grant funding to boost regional trade and expand access to finance for small businesses. Manufacturing Events for SMEs: Additive manufacturing show calendar highlights include Formnext in Frankfurt (Nov 17–20, 2026) and Berlin’s AM Forum (Mar 2–3, 2027), useful for German makers scouting partners. Local Business Angle: A family-run ice cream shop story underscores how small, community-focused concepts can win loyal followings—an approach many German micro-operators can mirror.
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