AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoChild Safety Online: France has become the first EU country to enshrine a ban on social media for under-15s, starting September 1, with the EU Commission expected to push a bloc-wide proposal next year. Public Health & Schools: Spain is moving to expand smoke-free outdoor rules—potentially banning smoking and vaping on beaches, terraces and around schools and hospitals—while also reporting its first death from locally acquired Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Salamanca. Education Under Pressure: In Estonia, schools in Tartu are preparing for drone threats by adding protective film to windows and setting up shelter drills. Erasmus Mobility: The EU is awarding 446 Erasmus+ scholarships to 2026 Ghanaian students and staff, with an EU ambassador urging returnees to apply skills at home. AI Governance: UN University rector Tshilidzi Marwala says lawmakers need basic AI literacy to regulate responsibly. Higher Ed Funding Stress: UK theology and religious studies face “imminent collapse” as universities weigh cuts, with advocates warning of a wider humanities loss.
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