AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCritical Raw Materials: Italy plans to bid to host a European stockpiling site for critical raw materials, with Porto Marghera in Veneto flagged as the candidate, aiming to link ports, logistics, recycling and processing to cut dependencies. Cybersecurity & Telecom Sovereignty: Swisscom’s CTO argues that in software-defined networks, control of identity and security software matters as much as the physical line—raising the question of who can “pull the plug.” EU Cyber Rules for Telcos: EU governments propose letting mobile operators phase out high-risk suppliers based on risk and lifecycle factors, after sector pushback over replacement costs. Health Tech in Italy: At EASD in Milan, Dexcom reports strong clinician support for CGM in type 2 diabetes, while Novo Nordisk cites real-world findings that higher-dose Ozempic may reduce major cardiovascular events versus Mounjaro. Biotech Funding: Aptadir Therapeutics, based in Italy, raises €40M seed to develop gene-reactivating RNA medicines for Fragile X syndrome. Energy Transition Policy: Italy’s critical raw materials strategy also leans on recycling and global partnerships, while the EU’s new green claims rules start applying from 27 Sept.
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