AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers & Defense Connectivity: Elisa says it has signed its first large-scale data center connectivity deals (100MW+), aiming for long-term revenue while also pushing defense-related solutions. Baltic Security & Critical Infrastructure: Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may carry out limited, targeted attacks on energy and transport infrastructure to test NATO’s response, with Estonia in the crosshairs of broader sabotage concerns. EU Carbon Policy Fight: Ten EU countries including Estonia urge the Commission to rethink ETS2 and use the ETS revision to avoid new fuel taxes, calling for more free permits. Construction & Rail Baltica: BERERIX has completed major facade and glazed roof works on the southern section of Riga Central Station, with full station building works targeted by end-August 2026. Dairy Market Watch: Estonia’s milk and butter prices keep falling in Q2 2026, with raw milk and producer butter prices down sharply. Seasonal Labor: Estonia reports 2,396 short-term foreign workers so far this year, mainly for agriculture, with permits down versus recent years. Digital Euro Pilot: The ECB selects 36 payment service providers for a digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Packaging Rules Impact: EU rules will end individually wrapped vegetables and fruits in Estonia from 2030, raising short-term costs for retailers and producers. Elisa/AI & Remote Driving: Estonia’s teledriving tech partner Elmo is supporting Ukraine’s remote driving pilot, highlighting new logistics and security use cases.
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