AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Wind Push: Finland is aiming for 12GW of offshore wind by 2040 and 20GW by 2050, but a lack of subsidies, three different sea-area regimes, and unclear tender plans are raising doubts about how fast the build-out can really happen. Travel Trends: Statistics Finland says Finns made about 2.4 million domestic leisure trips with an overnight stay in June, while trips abroad were around 0.7 million—down slightly at home, steady abroad. EU Customs Change: From early July, customs duty now applies to online orders from outside the EU even for low-value items, and Finnish Customs reports a sharp drop in low-value goods items declared in July. Security Watch: Finland’s defence ministry says it suspects a Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace over the Gulf of Finland, with an investigation underway amid heightened border vigilance. Jobs Snapshot: Job vacancies in Finland rose year-on-year in Q2 for the first time since 2022, but the increase is small and may reflect statistical noise. Energy Storage Deal: Korkia Semecon Finland Renewables has sold a 125MW battery project to Enlight, targeting grid connection in 2028. Aviation Safety Aid: Finland is funding an aviation meteorology upgrade in Indonesia worth about €24.6m total, with Vaisala and the Finnish Meteorological Institute delivering the work. Packaging Rules Hit Small Sellers: The EU’s new packaging regulation is now binding across member states, but small businesses face registration, fees, and traceability demands that vary in practice.
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