AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Transition: France picks 109 “electrification territories” from 197 applications, covering 6,676 municipalities and 14+ million people, to speed up replacing gas and oil with electricity (heat pumps, district heating, geothermal, plus more EV charging). EU Outer Regions Strategy: The European Commission unveils a new strategy and regulatory package for outermost regions including Martinique, aiming to adapt EU rules to local constraints and boost competitiveness, resilience, connectivity, renewable energy, and access to housing and services. Deforestation Rules for Overseas Territories: Brussels proposes removing French Guiana from the EU Deforestation Regulation’s scope via a tailored procedure, citing enforcement challenges and geography—while trade to the rest of the EU would still face compliance. Local Business & Community: St. Barth’s Caribbean Rum Awards are gearing up for a high-profile blind judging showdown, with Martinique’s rhum agricole set to face off against molasses-based rivals. Regional Health & Governance: Reports say St Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew received treatment in Martinique after a stroke, with details still not officially confirmed.
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