AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFIFA Fallout: Pressure on Gianni Infantino’s World Cup investor plan is escalating after senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned, saying he can’t back selling a stake in the tournament; UEFA and CONCACAF have joined Asia in opposing the proposal and threatening boycotts. Belgium in the spotlight: Belgium approved a state-backed guarantee to help Umicore pay upfront for future germanium supplies from DR Congo, aiming to cut Europe’s reliance on China for the critical mineral. Sports—Belgium-linked: Belgian winger Jérémy Doku opened up about a brutal World Cup June, including a respiratory infection and the birth of his first child during the tournament. Belgium on the pitch: Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian striker Kwasi Poku from Belgium’s RWDM Brussels, adding pace and finishing to their attack. Health & policy: Ireland’s health minister said the breakthrough Friedreich’s Ataxia drug Skyclarys is still under scientific and economic review, as families press for funding. EU economy: Eurostat reports eurozone GDP grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, with Belgium among the slowest growers.
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