AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Safety & Child Protection: The European Commission is moving toward age-appropriate social media limits across all 27 member states, with under-13s allowed only limited, supervised access and a phased approach as children get older. Public Health & Climate Impacts: Europe recorded more than 10,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with the vast majority among people aged 65+—a spike scientists link to human-caused climate change. Cybersecurity & Education-Adjacent Infrastructure: The EU and UK launched their first joint sanctions package targeting Russia’s cyber “ecosystem,” including individuals and entities tied to espionage and sabotage against critical infrastructure. Higher Education & Student Politics: Germany’s Merz faced campus protests at the University of Cologne, where students criticised higher defense spending and the growing role of private capital in public universities. School Safety & Health Protocols: France’s child-protection debate continues after the Lyhanna case, while separate reporting highlights how school health procedures are under scrutiny after a student’s death following routine deworming in the Philippines. EU Enlargement: Albania completed the first three sections of EU membership talks, including science, education and foreign relations, bringing it closer to accession.
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