AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Ticket Row: Iran’s federation says the US revoked its ticket allocation for Iranian supporters days before the tournament, while Homeland Security says the squad can enter the US the day before matches—leaving fans in limbo. Belgium at the Tournament: A Belgium-focused World Cup Group G preview highlights the “golden generation’s last dance” narrative, with Jérémy Doku and Belgium’s core expected to push for a quarter-final. Local Sports in Brussels/Belgium: Brussels-based coverage also flags Belgium’s World Cup base in Seattle and a Belgian beer culture tie-in for fans. EU Business: The European Commission approved a Van Lanschot Kempen–KBC Securities joint venture under EU merger rules, clearing the deal as low-risk for competition. Belgium in Wider Europe: Brussels Airport is reported to face major queues due to new EU border control rules. Health & Policy: A Brussels-linked biotech interview warns Europe—via Belgium’s ecosystem—may struggle to raise later-stage €100m funding compared with the US and China.
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