AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLuxembourg in the spotlight: United Airlines is set to resume and expand transatlantic flying with a new Luxembourg–Newark link, with Findel expecting steady passenger growth and lux-Airport already planning operational and security upgrades. Aviation & connectivity: United’s Airbus A321XLR rollout is starting domestically (IAD–San Diego from Sept. 9; IAD–Los Angeles from Oct. 1) before it moves into Europe in 2027, while American Airlines also announced seven new 2027 routes enabled by the same aircraft. Cross-border costs: Belgium’s proposed digital road toll could hit cross-border shopping from Luxembourg, with businesses in Arlon warning it may act like a “small border” and deter visitors. Crypto & regulation: Revolut’s euro stablecoin EURR is live under MiCA via Luxembourg-regulated Bridge Building S.A., while Swedish VAT disputes show how tax treatment can push crypto miners toward AI computing. Finance & governance: EssilorLuxottica’s Delfin succession fight deepened after an heir stepped down, raising broader knock-on concerns for Italy’s banking and deal-making. Defence finance: Canada and Luxembourg-backed plans for a global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank face uncertainty as key G7 economies still haven’t committed.
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