AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGermany Politics & Education: Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Saxony-Anhalt could be “considerably damaged” under a far-right AfD state government, noting AfD would gain powers affecting areas including health, education and immigration/security. EU Referendum: Iceland voted against restarting EU accession talks, with the EU saying it respects the democratic decision and will deepen ties via the EEA. School Rules in France: France’s phone ban for primary and middle schools takes effect from 1 September, but head teachers warn implementation is “impossible” with too little time to prepare. Student/Research Mobility: The International Screen Institute opened applications for Vienna-based AI and production training for European and international media professionals. Higher Education Governance: Ghent University restricted postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas, barring him from teaching for three months while disciplinary proceedings continue. Learning & Skills: A new study using freshwater swimming trials in Hungary links open-water swimming to higher risks of skin problems and stomach bugs.
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