AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Consumer Law: The CJEU ruled that personalized streaming subscriptions are a “digital service,” making 14-day sign-up cancellation and refund waivers unlawful across the EU—an Austria Supreme Court case that could force platforms to rethink terms for Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime Video and others. Austrian Business & Regulation: Merck’s Keytruda price transparency fight moves to the top court as journalists press for access to information, keeping pressure on how pharma pricing data is handled. Crypto & Compliance: OSL Group secured an Austrian MiCAR license to expand regulated crypto services across Europe, signaling more institutional players entering the MiCAR framework. Sports & Media Economics: Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the World Cup semis, with the quarterfinal spotlight also highlighting how major broadcasters and streaming rights shape audience reach. Policy & Risk: A new report on Europe’s military spending shows Ukraine at nearly 40% of GDP in 2025, while NATO pushes toward 5% by 2035—raising questions for defense-linked investment and budgets. Local Economy Angle: Vienna’s tourist boom continues to translate into record tax receipts, underscoring how visitor flows feed municipal finances.
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