AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Safety Law: France approved a ban on social media access for under-15s, with rollout starting Sept 1 for new accounts and Jan 1, 2027 for existing ones, pending a Constitutional Council ruling—part of a wider European push toward age-checked platforms. Climate Watch: NOAA reports July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NASA and Copernicus ranking it among the top extremes—another sign of accelerating heat. Space & Science: A total solar eclipse on Aug 12 will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic, Spain and a small part of Portugal, turning skies dark for under two minutes in the path of totality; NASA-supported teams plan observations using aircraft, balloons and ground setups. Local Tech & Media: Liga Asobal launched Asobal TV, a DTC streaming service for the 2026-27 handball season, available in Spain and Andorra, with live and subscriber-only programming plus an app rollout. EU Payments Strategy: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing Visa/Mastercard dependence creates geopolitical and disruption risk, with the digital euro debate tied to payment sovereignty. Maritime Industry: SMM 2026 expands with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries and first-time official reps from India and Vietnam, underscoring growing global shipbuilding trade momentum.
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