AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Outer Regions Strategy: The European Commission unveiled a new strategy and regulatory package for the EU’s outermost regions, explicitly naming Guadeloupe alongside French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint-Martin, aiming to adapt EU rules to local realities and boost competitiveness, resilience and access to the single market. Deforestation Rules Twist: In parallel, Brussels proposed removing French Guiana from the territorial scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) via a special procedure, citing enforcement difficulties and the region’s forest coverage—while products shipped to the rest of the EU would still face compliance. Franco-Canadian Sovereignty Push: French President Macron and Canadian PM Mark Carney will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon (19–21 Sept) to underline shared values and sovereignty after Trump’s North America map appeared to include parts of the Caribbean and French overseas territories such as Guadeloupe. Canada-EU Trade Talks: Separately, Carney is reportedly exploring closer EU ties, including an “associate member” concept, with discussions focused on energy, AI, defence and critical minerals. Caribbean Tourism Offer: Explora Journeys announced a 2026–27 Caribbean season on two ships, with Guadeloupe listed among destinations.
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