AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPackaging Rules Relief: Germany is pushing an amendment to ease the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation for small retailers shipping to EU countries, aiming to exempt firms under 10 tons of packaging per year from appointing an authorized representative in each destination country, and to pause registration until a central EU system is ready in mid-2028—an effort to cut costs and bureaucracy for small, cross-border sellers. Net-Zero Pressure on Family Firms: A look at how Germany’s long-running family businesses are coping with “net zero” demands, with sustainability and degrowth pressures testing what used to be their biggest resilience. New Vehicle for Trades & SMEs: VW Commercial Vehicles has started rolling out the refreshed VW Caddy, with updated exterior and a more usable interior/digital cockpit—positioned as a practical boost for tradespeople and small business owners. Cyber Risk Costs: EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadlines are now live for manufacturers of connected products, with 24-hour reporting for actively exploited vulnerabilities via ENISA—raising compliance pressure for smaller tech firms selling into the EU. Business Climate & Energy Costs: A broader report on how war, tariffs and wildfires are eating into paychecks, underlining the cost squeeze facing small businesses.
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