AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Childhood Rules: France has approved a ban on social media access for under-15s, with rollout from Sept 1 for new accounts and Jan 1, 2027 for existing ones, as more countries move toward age-checked platforms. Climate Watch: July 2026 has tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA and NASA/Copernicus reporting record-breaking global temperatures. Space & Science Spotlight: A total solar eclipse on Aug 12 will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic, Spain and a small slice of Portugal, offering a short but valuable chance for NASA-supported observations of the Sun’s corona. Local Tech & Media: Liga Asobal launched Asobal TV, a DTC streaming service for the 2026-27 handball season, available in Spain and Andorra, with plans starting at €5.99/month and an app coming for Android/iOS plus support for Chromecast and AirPlay. Payments Policy: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing Visa/Mastercard dependence creates geopolitical and disruption risk—fueling the digital euro debate. Maritime Industry: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding with 26 national pavilions and new country representations, including first-time official setups from India and Vietnam.
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