AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoHealth Backlog: Wales’ Hywel Dda University Health Board says average hip surgery waits have hit 450 days, far beyond the 26-week target, as it adds surgeons and tries to boost elective capacity. EU Food Rules: The European Commission is drafting EU-wide caps on vitamins and minerals in dietary supplements, sparking pushback from the industry and some Irish politicians who fear an effective “ban.” Rare-Disease Pharma: Spain’s orphan and ultra-orphan drug labs group AELMHU asks to exclude those medicines from a new “sixth additional provision,” warning it could hurt patient access. Climate & Safety: Europe’s wildfire season is worsening as record heat meets human-caused ignition, with France and Spain among the hardest hit. Tech & AI Governance: The EU is pressing for changes to how AI assistants work on phones, while a separate report highlights facial recognition deployments tied to an EU-funded firm. Digital Age Limits: India is consulting on safeguards for children on social media, including possible under-16 restrictions, citing Australia’s approach. Trade & Growth: India’s Piyush Goyal wraps a Europe trip with renewed focus on early India-EU FTA implementation and tech cooperation. Sports & Culture: The World Cup final is set to spotlight Spain vs Argentina, while Planina’s Eastern European music concert brings community culture to Ward.
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