AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWages & Cost of Living: Statistics Finland reports nominal wage growth of 3.4% in Q2 (Apr–Jun 2026), with real earnings up 1.6% after prices. Average full-time monthly pay: about €4,300. Mental Health Care: A Finnish-developed “Open Dialogue” approach is linked to fewer hospital admissions in a major trial, using ongoing community-based network meetings during and after crises. EU Budget Fight: EU leaders are pressing ahead on a post-2027 budget deal, but new “own resources” taxes remain a sticking point, with negotiations still deadlocked. FIFA Turmoil: More European federations are withdrawing support from Gianni Infantino ahead of the March 2027 election, with Nordic countries including Finland saying they’ve lost confidence. Finland in Tech & Security: ICEYE sets up ICEYE Korea to expand defense and intelligence satellite services, while Finland’s Port of HaminaKotka signs ABB for shore power at Mussalo to cut emissions. Disaster Watch: Nepal–Tibet flash floods and landslides have killed at least 160, with hundreds missing; Australia says 34 Australians are unaccounted for.
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