AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 hours agoFrench Competition Policy: France has enacted higher merger-control thresholds, effective Sept. 1, 2026, aiming to cut the number of deals reviewed by the FCA and reduce administrative load while letting the authority focus on the most competition-relevant cases. Travel & Local Life: A first-time guide to St. Barts highlights the real-world details people skip—getting in via St. Maarten (short hop to Gustaf III), the dramatic short runway approach, and why renting a car matters most (no Uber and limited public transport). Regional Air Service: Air Antilles has been liquidated after a court ruling, leaving French Caribbean islands including Saint Barthélemy with fewer inter-island flight options and more uncertainty for tourism and daily travel. Arts & Culture: Art Basel Paris announced 206 participating galleries from 41 countries/territories for Oct. 23–25 at the Grand Palais, including nearly 30 first-timers and a first edition under new director Karim Crippa. Obituary: Ernest Collins Jr. (1951–2026) funeral arrangements were announced in New Orleans.
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