AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Rules on Social Media: The EU says Meta breached the Digital Services Act with “addictive” Facebook and Instagram design, flagging infinite scroll, autoplay and personalised feeds—especially for minors—setting up possible fines and redesigns. Road Safety Tech: From July 7, all new cars and vans in the EU must include a driver-facing infrared camera to warn against distraction under the bloc’s Vision Zero push. Heat and Wildfires: Record summer heat is driving deadly wildfires in Spain, with at least 12 deaths reported, while Europe faces rising heat-related health risks. EU Funding and Credibility: Hungary’s revised recovery plan clears an EU hurdle toward about €10bn, while Bulgaria is hit with an excessive-deficit procedure soon after joining the euro. Food and Health: A review finds multiple pesticide residues in infant formula across 22 of 26 studies, renewing concerns about infant exposure. Middle East Shipping: Europe is weighing proposals for navigational fees in the Strait of Hormuz that avoid Iran’s push for compulsory tolls, using a voluntary “Strait of Malacca” style model.
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