AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShare Buyback Update: ING says it repurchased 1,775,000 shares in the week of 18–22 May under its €1.0bn programme, spending €45.74m at an average €25.77, with 15.57% of the total value now completed. Public Health Watch: Dutch authorities are monitoring 38 Filipino crew from the MV Hondius after hantavirus concerns; reports say all tested negative and remain under a 42-day monitoring period. Local Drug Market Snapshot: A wastewater study for The Hague estimates drug spending at over €85m in 2025 (up 21% since 2023), with the rise linked mainly to higher cannabis prices. EU Politics: Brussels ministers meet with Ukraine talks in the background after Merz floated an “associate membership” idea, while enlargement is still not on the formal agenda. Tech & Industry: ASML plans to hire 1,000 more staff in Taiwan this year as client demand grows.
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